As I received a cute help to observe as better as I could this larva
I propose Eristalis tenax with some features magnified by the microscope
Last prolegs hooks oriented to the backwards part of the organism
whole body with the siphon "queue" contracted
antennas parts?
YouTube Video
thanks for remarks
Edited by solito de solis on 12-11-2015 00:14
Posted by atylotus on 17-05-2015 10:11
#2
Although I cannot decide if you have photographed/filmed the last pair of prolegs, but if you did this would almost certainly be a Eristalis. However, it seems as a very juvenile stage, so characteristic hooks present in Eristalinus could not yet be developed. So it is best to keep this Eristalini, for genus is not sure and ID to species level in Eristalini (esp. Eristalis/Helophilus) is very difficult. There is a key for the species but it needs carefull examination of the larva.
Posted by solito de solis on 17-05-2015 11:02
#3
Good morning
Thank you for this info, dear Atylotus
I will change the title and keep Eristalini..
till the next larva observed
Regards SDS
Posted by solito de solis on 12-11-2015 00:13
#4
Another juvenile larva alike this Eristalini larva
length 1.8/2.0 mm
