Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Drosophila larva? (20.03.19)

Posted by Jan Maca on 03-04-2019 18:52
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Probably not drosophilid larva. Determination of living larvae of Cyclorrhapha is often virtutally impossible, as anterior and posterior stigmata are usually retracted (drawn in) and, of course, buccal (cephalopharyngeal) armature cannot be seen. Cleared preparations should be studied.