Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dipteran larva or not?
Posted by Stephen on 28-05-2007 14:06
#1
Is this possibly a larva of Diptera or does it belong to some other order? It was found under bark and measured about 18 mm. West Virginia woodland, USA, 4 May 2007. ID help would be appreicated.
Posted by Stephen on 28-05-2007 14:08
#2
Here is a closer look at the anterior end.
Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-05-2007 15:24
#3
With the slimey/webby substance, most likely Keroplatidae, maybe Mycetophilidae.
Posted by Stephen on 29-05-2007 10:23
#4
Paul, thanks for your help!
Posted by Cranefly on 15-10-2008 05:23
#5
Resembles Sciophila sp., Mycetophilidae, but it has too black head differing it from typical Sciophila