Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva of Ephydridae

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:32
#1
Can anyone help me to identify this larva of Ephydridae?
These larvae were found associated with the green algae (Ulva fasciata) in the fouling community, these algal mate covered the coastal natural rocks in El-Mex area, west of Alexandria city; Egyptian Mediterranean coast. Waters of sampling site with salinity of 22-24 ‰, moderately exposed area, and with shallow depth.

Please look at the attached photo
I will attach another photos in reply.

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:37
#2
Ventral view of larva (posterior spiracles protruded)

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:39
#3
Enlarged dorsal view of larval head showing anterior spines (spinules) & left antenna

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:41
#4
Dorsal view of larval head showing anterior spiracles

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:43
#5
Enlarged anterior spiracle

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:45
#6
Posterior spiracles

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:46
#7
Enlarged posterior spiracle

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 10:49
#8
Cephalopharyngeal skeleton

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-04-2019 13:48
#9
Your images don't show. Perhaps check the FAQ? https://diptera.i...p?cat_id=2

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 16:25
#10
I will upload again

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 16:29
#11
Can anyone help me to identify this larva of Ephydridae?
These larvae were found associated with the green algae (Ulva fasciata) in the fouling community, these algal mate covered the coastal natural rocks in El-Mex area, west of Alexandria city; Egyptian Mediterranean coast. Waters of sampling site with salinity of 22-24 ‰, moderately exposed area, and with shallow depth.

Please look at the attached photo
I will attach another photos in reply.

Posted by Abdelsalam on 19-04-2019 16:35
#12
Ventral view of larva (posterior spiracles protruded)

Dear Paul
Did the photos have attached or not yet?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-04-2019 19:34
#13
Nope

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:34
#14
Can anyone help me to identify this larva of Ephydridae?
These larvae were found associated with the green algae (Ulva fasciata) in the fouling community, these algal mate covered the coastal natural rocks in El-Mex area, west of Alexandria city; Egyptian Mediterranean coast. Waters of sampling site with salinity of 22-24 ‰, moderately exposed area, and with shallow depth.

Please look at the attached photo
Dorsal view of larva (posterior spiracle protruded)

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:36
#15
Enlarged dorsal tubercle spinose, bearing single sensillum centrally

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:38
#16
Ventral view of larva (posterior spiracles protruded)

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:40
#17
The posterior spiracles are proceeding by scale like spines

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:42
#18
Enlarged dorsal view of larval head showing anterior spines (spinules) & left antenna

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:44
#19
Dorsal view of larval head showing anterior spiracles

Posted by Abdelsalam on 20-04-2019 00:45
#20
Enlarged anterior spiracle