Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipuloidea larva

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 17-10-2021 12:00
#1
Hi,
in the beginning of September I found some larvae in wet and rotten dead wood in a forest in Germany, Saxony. A larva which I took with a small piece of the dead wood did not pupate until now. Is ID possible? Size about 15...20mm.
Best wishes,
Marion

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 17-10-2021 12:01
#2
3. Sept. larvae

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 17-10-2021 12:02
#3
12. October

Posted by atylotus on 26-10-2021 15:44
#4
most likely Tanyptera atrata

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 27-10-2021 16:04
#5
Thank you very much for ID atylotus.

Best wishes,
Marion