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Nematocera larvae? (12.03.15) --> Sciaroidea
Juergen Peters
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Hello,

I found these 7-10 mm long larvae under a piece of wood on an acre near forest yesterday (northwest Germany). Spontaneously I thought of Bibionidae, but that does not seem to be right. Any hint?

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Sciaroidea. Bibionidae are lumpier and less shiny.
 
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John Carr wrote:
Sciaroidea. Bibionidae are lumpier and less shiny.


Thanks, John!
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