Thread subject: Diptera.info :: unknown larvae

Posted by Petr Michael on 27-02-2011 12:10
#1

Are these larvae the dipteran ones?
They were under bark of the dead birch trunk - numerous as seen in the photo.
The photos were taken on 26th of February 2011 near Hradec Králové, East Bohemia, CZ.
Thank to all you can either confirm or reject my opinion - and - if possible to add the family.
Petr Michael

Posted by Petr Michael on 27-02-2011 12:13
#2

Photo one

Posted by Petr Michael on 27-02-2011 12:13
#3

Photo two

Posted by Cranefly on 27-02-2011 14:56
#4

Look like Diptera. Family Ceratopogonidae. Genus Forcipomyia. For me looking like Forcipomyia (Forcipomyia) nigra (Winnertz, 1852) but it is only suggestionB)