Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva unknown

Posted by Caracal on 19-09-2017 11:56
#1
Hello

I found this larva in the ground, at home in the Hérault (France). I'm not sure if it's a Diptera larva, and I do not know what kind of family it may be.

Thank you for your help.

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos191/big/Larve.jpg
Jean-Jacques PORTENEUVE : France : Lunel-Viel : 34400 : 16/09/2017
Altitude : 13 m - Taille : 15 mm
Réf. : 191858

Posted by atylotus on 19-09-2017 19:38
#2
Therevidae

Posted by John Carr on 19-09-2017 21:58
#3
Few Diptera have so many apparent segments ("secondary segmentation") of the abdomen. If you see a Diptera with about 20 apparent body segments instead of the usual 12 or so, first consider Psychodidae, Therevidae, and Scenopinidae.

Posted by Caracal on 19-09-2017 22:17
#4
Thanks to you two ! :)

I will look in this direction...