Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Chaoborus crystallinus larva?

Posted by blowave on 04-01-2012 22:55
#1

Hello,

There was a few of these floating not far from the surface of my pond on 15th October, near Lincoln UK. I think they were enjoying the warmth of the sun. Size approx. 10mm. I had adult probable Chaoborus crystallinus male and female this year.

Janet

Posted by atylotus on 05-01-2012 11:33
#2

definitely a Chaoborus larva, but without a detailed photo of the head, it is impossible to tell which species.

Posted by blowave on 05-01-2012 15:40
#3

Thank you atylotus, I have cropped off the best shot I got, maybe not good enough.

Posted by atylotus on 05-01-2012 16:06
#4

you can strikethrough 'maybe'.
it can only be seen in lateral view.

Posted by blowave on 05-01-2012 17:31
#5

atylotus wrote:
you can strikethrough 'maybe'.
it can only be seen in lateral view.


Thank you, I found my thread with male and female. I saw these more than once but no others.

http://www.dipter...ost_166967