Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva from decaying wood, NE HU, Nov

Posted by pwalter on 22-11-2009 00:52
#1

Hi, this one seems a bit Brachyceran-like... Or nematocera? Mycetophilidae?

Some 5 mm long, it was in a case made of wood particles. Thanks for any help!

Posted by pwalter on 22-11-2009 00:52
#2

2

Posted by pwalter on 22-11-2009 00:53
#3

3

Posted by atylotus on 22-11-2009 11:02
#4

To me it resembles a Limoniiidae of the genus Limonia. It looks as if the headcapsule is almost complete dorsally (and off course retractable), which is unique for Limoniidae. It can best be seen in the third photo. In more semiterrestrial or semi-aqutic habitats it may be Dicranomyia, but in this case most likely Limonia. Do you also have pictures of the anal lobes?

Posted by pwalter on 01-12-2009 22:18
#5

Thanks Atylotus, this came out of it: