Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae larvae?

Posted by Marcello on 23-12-2013 22:59
#1
Hello,

I found this larvae in my garden, look like a Tipulidae, can you help me please to ID it?
It's 12 mm long.

23.12.2013 - Northeast Italy

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Tipulidae larvae di Marcello Consolo, su Flickr

Thanks!

Ciao,
Marcello
Edited by Marcello on 23-12-2013 23:09

Posted by Marcello on 24-12-2013 23:34
#2
I add another shot:

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Tipulidae larvae di Marcello Consolo, su Flickr


Posted by atylotus on 27-12-2013 12:21
#3
Hello Marcello
looks very much like Nephrotoma spec. to me.
long slender anal lobes, almost pointed with the median one shorter than the outer one. Also with small restricted black patches.

Posted by Marcello on 29-12-2013 09:56
#4
Hy Atylotus!

yes, seem really a Nephrotoma specie, I have 4 larvae now, I hope to see the adults.

Thanks!

Ciao,
Marcello