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Which larva?
kurt
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Posted on 17-04-2009 18:17
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Is this 3 mm long a lepidoptera larva?

Is it possible to tell family?

Photo from Kramfors Sweden 62,56N 17,47E 15 april 2009

Thanks for your help in advance

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Kurt Holmqvist
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Dermestidae larva (Coleoptera), I think.
 
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Tanks for your suggestion Rui

I have one more shot but it is not possible to upload it just now.

Kurt Holmqvist
 
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Rui Andrade wrote:
Dermestidae larva (Coleoptera), I think.


Most likely Anthrenus sp..
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... and therefore best squashed if you have an insect collection.
 
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Thank you Juergen and John for determination and advice.

Kurt Holmqvist
 
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