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Wich Mycetophilidae - Larva?
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Posted on 08-01-2011 19:26
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Looks like Sciophila sp. in gallery - with some differenties....
found on a rotten piece of tree among litter in forrest.
3.jan. near copenhagen.

Possible to get closer to ID?

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If I am not mistaken and see body with anterior 3-4 segments well separated and the rest of the body with many-many folds like in a worm - then it is Keroplatidae. Head long and with posterior incisions -looks like Platyura sp. Smile
 
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Hi Cranefly
- Thank you very much!

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If you see bioluminescence in these larvae let me know. Smile
 
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No, not the slightest light - but still aliveSmile
 
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