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Ingrid Altmann
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Posted on 16-03-2021 18:09
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 Hello,
I found this larva on 07.03.2014 under loose bark (Furth im Wald, Bavaria, Germany, own garden).
Is it possible to say more?

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 cf. Anisopodidae
 
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 I think it is closer to Sciaridae. These slimy threads are one of the features
 
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 Thank you Jozef and "atylotus"!
 
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 I forgot Mycetophilidae. If you have a photo of the head in ventral view than this would certainly help.
 
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 I only have this lateral photo.
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 yep, Mycetophilidae
 
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