among a large number of Mycetophila cingulus larvae iin the Polyporus squamosus (Wallonie- Belgium- 12 06 26) one extra larva
After difficult research I thnik this is a rare Bolopus furcatus larva
other pictures and video links will follow
Thanks for the attention and feedback
IZMI
Posted by Izmi Gigavista on 13-06-2026 11:48
#2
Here is a vid of the larva living in Polyporus squamosus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHbdkb0zqbk
YouTube Video
Posted by Izmi Gigavista on 14-06-2026 15:11
#3
Here are two pictures of frontal projection of Bolopus larva 3rd instar.
The magnification is 400x
First one is my observation and stacking with Helicon focus
The second one is a good interpretation enhanced by ChatGpt
Izmi
Edited by Izmi Gigavista on 14-06-2026 15:12
Posted by Izmi Gigavista on 14-06-2026 22:52
#4
latest pictures on this so nice larva
anterior spiracle
one of the both "furca"
close-up maxilles
face of the larva with sensors and maxilles
posterior spiracles end of the abdomen
IZMI
Posted by Izmi Gigavista on 14-06-2026 23:09
#5
under the cuticle of Polyporus squamosus, the trace of the visit of the larvae of Bolopus furcatus and Mycetophila cingulum
