Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aquatic larva? => Heptatoma pellucens

Posted by FliegenFranz on 23-12-2019 09:51
#1
Hi everyone,

I'm not sure if this is a Diptera, found at the edge of a small pond near frog spawn. Germany, lower Bavaria, 9th April 2019. I've seen lots of similar looking larva floating at the surface in August.
Thank you!
Edited by FliegenFranz on 23-12-2019 12:14

Posted by atylotus on 23-12-2019 10:36
#2
The larva of the horsefly Heptatoma pellucens. Very characteristic dorsal hairpatches giving it a brownish appearance

Posted by atylotus on 23-12-2019 10:45
#3
By the way, definitely aquatic and it seems to prefer organically enriched stagnant water bodies

Posted by FliegenFranz on 23-12-2019 12:13
#4
Thank you Smile I didn't expect a species ID! Indeed the pond where I found it is organically enriched and stagnant
Edited by FliegenFranz on 23-12-2019 12:16