Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae on Calluna

Posted by Thomas Brand on 28-07-2014 06:18
#1

Dear all,

in a horticultural farm producing Calluna in southwestern Germany, great damage is caused by root feeding larvae of Tipulidae (?). Any idea which species it is?


Thanks a lot!
Thomas

Posted by Thomas Brand on 28-07-2014 06:18
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Posted by atylotus on 28-07-2014 08:41
#3

Most likely something like Tipula paludosa or T. oleracea. You can name this larva T. oleracea group.

Posted by Thomas Brand on 28-07-2014 20:13
#4

Thank you, atylotus!

Posted by Thomas Brand on 28-07-2014 20:14
#5

Thank you, atylotus!