Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dipteran larva? 2016-03-24 => Ablabesmyia sp.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 24-03-2016 20:47
#1
Hello everyone,
my freshwater key makes this a dipteran (because it is legless), but I don't really believe in that... who can help? Length about 5 mm.
Many thanks. Lennart
2016-03-24, Northern Germany, SH, garden, small loam pond (sometimes drying out)
Edited by Lennart Bendixen on 25-03-2016 17:02
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 24-03-2016 20:47
#2
another picture
Posted by John Carr on 24-03-2016 21:06
#3
I think Chironomidae, Pentaneurini. The dark structure in the middle of the head in front of the eyespots is important for ID.
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 24-03-2016 21:39
#4
Great! Many thanks, I hope to find it again tomorrow, so I can take more detailed pictures.
Posted by atylotus on 25-03-2016 10:52
#5
Ablabesmyia spec. Nice photo's BTW
Edited by atylotus on 25-03-2016 10:53
Posted by John Carr on 25-03-2016 11:40
#6
Please add to gallery.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 25-03-2016 14:56
#7
Done. :)
Posted by Lennart Bendixen on 25-03-2016 17:01
#8
Great, thank you :)
Haven't found it again yet.