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 Mycetophilidae or Keroplatidae larva ?
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| Numayta |
Posted on 28-01-2026 10:18
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Member Location: Posts: 15 Joined: 27.06.24 |
Hello, I photographed this larva under a polypore attached to a poplar tree. It measures more than 10 mm and, after some research, I am not sure whether it belongs to the Mycetophilidae or Keroplatidae family. The shape of its head makes me think it is a Mycetophilidae, but is that enough to be sure? Numayta : France : Saint-Louis : 68300 : 28/09/2025 Altitude : 252 m - Taille : + de 10 mm Réf. : 370239 |
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| Numayta |
Posted on 28-01-2026 10:50
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Member Location: Posts: 15 Joined: 27.06.24 |
Sorry, I posted in the wrong forum. |
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| Tony Irwin |
Posted on 28-01-2026 12:00
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 Member Location: Norwich, England Posts: 7334 Joined: 19.11.04 |
My understanding is that the larvae found in the slime webs on polypores are Keroplatidae, often Keroplatus spp.
Tony ---------- Tony Irwin |
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| Numayta |
Posted on 28-01-2026 12:42
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Member Location: Posts: 15 Joined: 27.06.24 |
Thank you for your reply. Yes, they are indeed sticky webs that I found with empty cocoons. |
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