Thread subject: Diptera.info :: larvae of midges => Bibionidae
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 11:18
#1
Hi again,
I found three of these larvae yesterday while planting sth under an alder. Are they identifiable (family or even genus..)?
Thanks a lot!
Lennart
2015-03-20, Germany, S-H, Mohrkirch, a few cm underground.. Length 18 mm.
Edited by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 14:11
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 11:20
#2
here's a 2nd picture
Edited by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 11:22
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 11:20
#3
...and a 3rd one
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 11:22
#4
..and the last one.
Posted by atylotus on 21-03-2015 11:32
#5
Bibionidae for sure, not sure about the genus. It could be either Bibio or Dilophus, but to be really sure you have to check the posterior spiracles (these 2 brown spots on top of the anal segment) if it has 2 or 3 openings.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 21-03-2015 14:10
#6
Thank you for that great information, atylotus! When the rain has stopped, I'll go find it out!
Greetings,
Lennart
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 04-04-2015 21:15
#7
It had 2 openings - so is it Bibio or Dilophus?
Posted by John Carr on 05-04-2015 02:00
#8
1 opening:
Penthetria
2 openings:
Bibio
3 openings:
Dilophus
Posted by atylotus on 05-04-2015 08:29
#9
Penthetria has more pronounced abdominal filaments and prefers semi-aquatic/wet habitats, so the ground was merely too dry for this species. John has given you an ID about the genus......that is, if you can count :P