Posted by Philippe moniotte on 27-06-2014 17:20
#1
I found those wriggling in the little pond accumulated in the leaf axils of Teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) . I think they are diptera larvae, burt are they ? And if so, is it a typical habitat, and for which species ?
Thanks in advance for your replies
Philippe
Posted by Tony Irwin on 27-06-2014 17:53
#3
In Britain,
Dasyhelea dufouri (=
bilineata) is the species normally found in teasel axils. You should be able to rear adults from these pupae quite easily.
Edited by Tony Irwin on 27-06-2014 17:54
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 27-06-2014 18:36
#4
Tony Irwin wrote:
In Britain, Dasyhelea dufouri (= bilineata) is the species normally found in teasel axils. You should be able to rear adults from these pupae quite easily.
Thanks, that was my idea ( to rear hem, not the ID, I hadn't a clue) . I just checked the plants, just after a second shower, and all the pupae seem to have hatched - all of them except a few that look moribund and a few dead adults that presumably got drowned when the shower came ! I'll have to hope for a second crop...
Edited by Philippe moniotte on 27-06-2014 18:39