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 Jumping fly larvae
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| Jim_Jobe |
Posted on 20-05-2011 11:15
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In New Guinea in 1976 I put out some banana for bait to trap beetles but it was mainly attractive to Drosophilids. However the larvae of these when they hatched were unlike any that I've ever heard of. If disturbed they would contract into a small blob then suddenly leap into the air as if a coiled spring had been released for about 20cm or more with an audible pop! I've puzzled about them for years and wonder if there is anyone out there familiar with this habit in flies? |
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| Sara21392 |
Posted on 20-05-2011 11:26
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Hi I heard it almost 3 or 4 years ago, but about some samples that they live in water of cheese.. Also I heard about their jumps and living in high osmosis pressure.. but I don't have remember about their names now, unfortunately!!??  
Sincerely yours Sara |
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| Paul Beuk |
Posted on 20-05-2011 11:36
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Piophilidae are called 'skippers' because they have jumping larvae...
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| Sara21392 |
Posted on 20-05-2011 14:22
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Member Location: Posts: 1445 Joined: 07.11.10 |
Paul Beuk wrote: Piophilidae are called 'skippers' because they have jumping larvae... Ah yes, many thanks Paul! 
Sincerely yours Sara |
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| Jim_Jobe |
Posted on 20-05-2011 17:34
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Mystery solved! Many thanks Sara and Paul. |
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