Thread subject: Diptera.info :: regulary arranged uner pine bark

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 17:18
#1
twice I saw pupae or prepupae of some eucephalic larvae radialy arranged; under the bark of dead pine logs; here I put 3 pictures; any ID or suggestion?
Edited by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 17:19

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 17:20
#2
second

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 17:21
#3
third (with a little wasp)

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 17:22
#4
third (with a little wasp)

Posted by crex on 19-10-2007 18:06
#5
Maybe Ceratopogonidae.

Posted by Kahis on 19-10-2007 18:56
#6
First hypothesis Smile: There was a small hole in the bark, through which the newly emerged adult could escape. The pupae position themselves around this hole, head towards it.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-10-2007 20:56
#7
I have reared Ceratopogonidae from similar pupae.

Posted by Cranefly on 10-11-2008 12:06
#8
Larvae and pupae of Forcipomyia, Ceratopogonidae

Posted by mwkozlowski on 10-11-2008 12:22
#9
thanks for a step forward!