Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae larvae

Posted by Jessica on 03-12-2019 18:59
#1
Hello,

Is it possible to know the species of this Stratiomyidae larvae ?

Found under the fallen leaves in a forest area. Lenght : 14 mm
South of France, 30 november 2019

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www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos244/big/Larve.jpg


www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos244/big/Stratio.jpg


www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos244/big/larve.jpg
Edited by Jessica on 04-12-2019 20:07

Posted by Tony Irwin on 04-12-2019 22:01
#2
My feeling is that this is a Sargus larva, possibly bipunctatus. The final instar larvae have large lateral lobes on the head, but the penultimate instar's head is shaped just like this.

Posted by Jessica on 04-12-2019 22:06
#3
Okay, thank you !