Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Didea fasciata larva <= Larva brown & spiny

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 13:46
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Hi, found the larva yesterday on a sallow full of Tuberolachnus salignus - Giant Willow Aphid.
I could not find a resembling one and shall be glad if you can help identifying.

Eric

1. lateral view
Edited by eklans on 10-10-2020 12:32

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 13:46
#2
2. dorsal view

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 13:47
#3
3. anterior

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 13:47
#4
4. posterior

Posted by eklans on 10-10-2020 12:29
#5
I finally found out: it's a Didea fasciata.
The successful search "syrphidae tuberolachnus":
1. https://influenti..._aphid.htm
2. https://en.wikipe...a_fasciata
3. Heiss, E.M. (1938) A classification of the larvae and puparia of the Syrphidae of Illinois exclusive of aquatic forms.
Edited by eklans on 10-10-2020 12:51