Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhagionidae vs Dolichopodidae larvae?

Posted by Seafry on 13-05-2019 20:51
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Hi. I am struggling to distinguish between aquatic Rhagionidae vs Dolichopodidae larvae. Larvae collected in South Africa

Edited by Seafry on 13-05-2019 20:56

Posted by Seafry on 13-05-2019 20:57
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Second image

Posted by atylotus on 14-05-2019 18:40
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The dorsal rods of the head capsule are inflated at the distal part, so I would say Dolicho-