Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva ID. >Mycetophilidae.

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 26-02-2022 08:36
#1

Hello,

I found this larva of a on Picea abies tree. Is it possible to determine at least its family from these photo?
Photo on Finland Kokkola 12 April 2019.

Thank you in advance,
Pentti

Edited by Pentti Ketola on 02-03-2022 13:30

Posted by atylotus on 02-03-2022 11:36
#2

Most likely Mycetophilidae. With these type of larvae you often need to check the ventral side of the headcapsule to separate it from Sciaridae. But I think I can see a large gap there, absent in Sciaridae

Edited by atylotus on 02-03-2022 11:36

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 02-03-2022 13:29
#3

Thank you!

Best regards,
Pentti