Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Aphidoletes aphidimyza?
Posted by Antje on 17-06-2011 21:32
#1
Dear all,
I came across this very small larva today in my garden (near Erlangen, Germany, close to a pine/fir forest and some orchards). It feeds on aphids which feed on Silene dioica. Can anyone identify this larva? It is about 3 mm long. I guess this is Cecidomyiidae, right?
Thank you and best regards,
Antje
Edited by Antje on 17-06-2011 21:32
Posted by Cranefly on 19-06-2011 08:10
#2
If it has many setae besides papillae on body segments - then it may be Monobremia subterranea Kieffer, 1913. If no - then Aphidoletes. Both are predators in aphid colonies.:)
Posted by Antje on 19-06-2011 11:31
#3
Cranefly wrote:
If it has many setae besides papillae on body segments - then it may be Monobremia subterranea Kieffer, 1913. If no - then Aphidoletes. Both are predators in aphid colonies.:)
Cool, thank you so much, Cranefly, that helps! :D Here's a closeup, do you think this qualifies as "many setae"? I'm not sure just how hairy it's supposed to be. B)
Posted by Cranefly on 19-06-2011 17:01
#4
I see here setae on the apices of papillae only. So, it seems to be Aphidoletes aphidimyzaB)
Posted by Antje on 19-06-2011 17:53
#5
:D Thank you so much!!! I never thought it would be possible to ID this. Thank you!!! :D