Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Pupa on Dead Caterpillar

Posted by Stephen on 08-10-2006 13:58
#1

This apparent pupa was among the spines of a dead black bristly Tiger Moth larva (Arctiinae).

Dipteran? Or is there not enough evidence to know?

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 08-10-2006 14:10
#2

Stephen, I think pupa has nothing to do on dead caterpillar. And for me it looks like seed.
Nikita

Posted by Stephen on 08-10-2006 14:29
#3

Ha, you may be right! The caterpillar was by my house, a few days ago, I will see if it is still there and investigate more fully.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-10-2006 09:13
#4

I even woiuld say it looks like a grass seed.