Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae larva

Posted by Oryctes on 02-01-2024 11:44
#1

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos335/big/DSC_0239%20A.jpg
Oryctes : France : Lille : 59000 : 26/12/2023
Altitude : NR - Taille : 7-8 mm
Réf. : 335287

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos335/big/DSC_0243%20A.jpg
Oryctes : France : Lille : 59000 : 26/12/2023
Altitude : NR - Taille : 7-8 mm
Réf. : 335288

Hello,
I found this Stratiomyidae larva in my garden in Lille (France) at the end of December.
Could it be a larva of the species Chloromyia formosa, a species that I often see flying around my garden ?
In the photos the larva is first extending then contracting for its crawling movement. Can the appearance of the anal segment correspond to the species mentioned ?
Thank you in advance for your answers.
Sincerely,
Dominique

Posted by Zeegers on 02-01-2024 13:38
#2

My first impression based on colouration is that you are correct.
The anal segment is, unfortunately, not razor-sharp.

Theo

Posted by Oryctes on 02-01-2024 18:03
#3

Thank you very much, Theo, for your answer !
Dominique