Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Didea fasciata larva <= Larva brown & spiny

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 14:46
#1

Hi, found the larva yesterday on a sallow full of Tuberolachnus salignus - Giant Willow Aphid.
I could not find a resembling one and shall be glad if you can help identifying.

Eric

1. lateral view

Edited by eklans on 10-10-2020 13:32

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 14:46
#2

2. dorsal view

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 14:47
#3

3. anterior

Posted by eklans on 09-10-2020 14:47
#4

4. posterior

Posted by eklans on 10-10-2020 13:29
#5

I finally found out: it's a Didea fasciata.
The successful search "syrphidae tuberolachnus":
1. https://influenti..._aphid.htm
2. https://en.wikipe...a_fasciata
3. Heiss, E.M. (1938) A classification of the larvae and puparia of the Syrphidae of Illinois exclusive of aquatic forms.

Edited by eklans on 10-10-2020 13:51