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Limoniidae - Dicranomyia sp.
Liliane D
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Posted on 17-04-2025 16:20
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Hello,
In the south of France on April 16, 2025.
The insect measures 10 mm long from the eyes to the wingtips.
I didn't know that Limoniidae lay their eggs in the soil after rain, and I just learned this by observing it.
But what do the larvae eat in the soil?

Thank you for your help with the identification.
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Is there no Limoniidae specialist on Diptera info?
 
Dmitry Gavryushin
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Dicranomyia.
While others can't climb, using infinite pains,
I, gravity turning to jest,
Ascend, with all ease, perpendicular planes,
Rough or smooth, just as pleases me best.
 
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Thank you very much Dimitry,
I imagine we can't go to the species, but the genus already suits me very well.
 
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