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Larva ID => Mycetophilidae/Sciaridae
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 Hello,

I found this larva under a rock at the base of a Pinus tree near Barisciano (AQ), Italy, 1300m a.s.l. on December 29th 2021. Is it possible to determine at least its family from these photos?

Thank you in advance,
Emanuele
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 Most likely Mycetophilidae, but I cannot rule out Sciaridae entirely.
 
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 Thank you very much!
 
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