Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hoverfly larvae?

Posted by LordV on 07-05-2006 07:15
#1
Any ideas on this?- suspect it is a hoverfly larvae- about 6mm long on an aphid infested Acer tree taken yesterday South coast UK.

Thanks Brian V.

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Edited by LordV on 08-05-2006 07:00

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 09-05-2006 21:49
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H4ello Brian,
Yes, it is a hoverfly larva from the Syrphini.
I think this might be the larva of Syrphus ribesii, which occurs in different color forms. They feed on aphids.
Greetings,

Posted by LordV on 09-05-2006 22:29
#3
Thanks Gerard :)
Well hope it carries on eating the aphids :)
Brian V.