Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Possible Scathophagidae Larvae?

Posted by MarcusD357 on 02-06-2017 15:19
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Hi all,

Any help identifying this aquatic larvae would be great!

Found as part of an aquatic sample from a lake in south Wales in April

It's 1.1mm long and has a distinct head (left) and a laterally flattened tail (right). It has the appearance of rings along it's abdomen but I think that's just due to dehydration during preservation. The closest I've come to a positive ID is Scathophagidae - does anyone have any better ideas?

Edited by MarcusD357 on 02-06-2017 15:22