Thread subject: Diptera.info :: What this is. Microdon sp. (larva)
Posted by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 05:52
#1
Hi,
Does anybody know what this is?
I took the photo on 3.May.2007
Size 10mm.
Regards Pentti
Edited by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 16:26
Posted by atylotus on 01-07-2014 07:29
#2
Microdon sp. (Syrphidae) larva
The fused posterior spiracles (this brown tube) is typical for Syrphidae.
Edited by atylotus on 01-07-2014 07:30
Posted by ValerioW on 01-07-2014 07:46
#3
Where did you find it? Was still near an ants' nest?
Posted by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 09:16
#4
Hi,
Does anybody know what this is?
I took the photo on 9 May 2007
Regards Pentti
Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2014 09:36
#5
Empty puparia of
Microdon.
Posted by ValerioW on 01-07-2014 09:52
#6
Penti, which was the substrate where you found them? Seems something cribriform-rusty.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 01-07-2014 10:06
#7
Looks like dead wood that may have been infested with ants...
Posted by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 10:48
#8
I found them beneath the bark of this rotten pine stump.
regards, Pentti.
Edited by Pentti Ketola on 01-07-2014 16:20
Posted by ValerioW on 01-07-2014 10:57
#9
Perfect! I think they pupated really near the nest.