Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bright red pupa

Posted by Stephen on 28-03-2009 11:30
#1

Is this a fly pupa? I found it under bark. It was very small, possibly about 2 mm.

West Virginia forest, USA, 20 March 2009.

Edited by Stephen on 28-03-2009 11:40

Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-03-2009 12:04
#2

It is a fly puparium - the bright colour suggests it's formed recently - in a few days it will have darkened up. Can't tell which family, though - too many possibilities!