Thread subject: Diptera.info :: No idea
Posted by Jessica on 01-03-2021 23:30
#1
Hello,
Is it possible to know the family and perhaps genus oh this larvae ?
Found under old bark of dead wood on the ground, in the woods. They grazed the surface of dead wood.
Jessica Joachim : France : Verfeil : 31590 : 26/02/2021
Altitude : 196 m - Taille : 6 mm
Réf. : 276622
Jessica Joachim : France : Verfeil : 31590 : 26/02/2021
Altitude : 196 m - Taille : 6 mm
Réf. : 276623
Posted by Jessica on 08-03-2021 13:52
#2
Hello,
No one ?
Posted by eklans on 08-03-2021 17:01
#3
Hi Jessica, I have an idea, but unfortunately could not find anything to substantiate this until now: it reminds me of a larva of a sawfly (Symphyta). But I've not heard of such a larva grazing under bark. What do you think about it and do you have more photos of the larva?
Greetings, Eric
Posted by Jessica on 08-03-2021 19:37
#4
Hello,
Thank you for your answer !
I don't think it's a Symphyta because of the head, which is clearly visible and looks like the head of a caterpillar, but I could be wrong.
Here is another picture, I have no other postures :(
Jessica Joachim : France : Verfeil : 31590 : 26/02/2021
Altitude : 196 m - Taille : 6 mm
Réf. : 276942
Posted by Jessica on 08-03-2021 19:43
#5
First, I thought Mycetophilidae, but I don't find pictures of similar larvae.
Posted by eklans on 08-03-2021 20:07
#6
These could be the eyes...
Edited by eklans on 08-03-2021 20:08
Posted by Jessica on 08-03-2021 20:22
#7
I hadn't noticed these two spots. Indeed it could be eyes. I'm looking but for the moment I can't find anything like it!
Posted by Jozef Obona on 08-03-2021 20:41
#8
pls add also detail of anal segment - it is probable Tipulomorpha - cf. Limoniidae
Posted by Jessica on 08-03-2021 20:46
#9
Here a picture where anal segment is sharp (at the top of the picture), but I just have dorsal view :s
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Jessica Joachim : France : Verfeil : 31590 : 26/02/2021
Altitude : 196 m - Taille : 6 mm
Réf. : 276949
Posted by Jessica on 18-03-2021 18:30
#10
Hello,
So, could he be a Limoniidae ?
Posted by eklans on 18-03-2021 18:58
#11
Hello Jessica, I could not find a resembling larva of the Limoniidae.
Greetings, Eric
Posted by Jessica on 18-03-2021 19:00
#12
Okay, thank you
Posted by atylotus on 20-03-2021 09:02
#13
the spotes marked with the yellow circles are the anterior spiracles. I don't even think it is a Diptera, but other than that, I don't recognize it.
Posted by Jessica on 20-03-2021 20:35
#14
Oh, ok, thanks. He's a difficult specimen !