Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tetanocera ferruginea > Elgiva sp.

Posted by solito de solis on 19-04-2017 21:00
#6

The clip with a young larva

around 0'35" same as around 4'0"" the larva is breathing and swallowing air with its mouth part
we see the air bubbles enter in his trachea
I guess it's to remain in equilibrium, floating on the water surface ?

YouTube Video


merci
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Edited by solito de solis on 19-04-2017 21:04