Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae larva > T irrorata

Posted by pwalter on 11-04-2009 15:10
#1

Hi, this spectacular larva was found in decaying yew wood. W-Hungay, April.

Edited by pwalter on 12-04-2009 13:36

Posted by pwalter on 11-04-2009 15:11
#2

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Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-04-2009 15:57
#3

Good God it's Tony Irwin again :D. The man is everywhere.
Or at least his avatar.

Posted by Rui Andrade on 11-04-2009 16:12
#4

LOL:D

Posted by Tony Irwin on 11-04-2009 18:43
#5

No, it's not me .. I don't use that much make-up!!

Posted by Roger Thomason on 11-04-2009 21:11
#6

That's not what I heard. Funny place Norfolk...Ah....it's the wife/partner, whatever....match made in heaven.
Roger

Sorry for mucking up your thread Walter...at least it's getting a lot of hits so you might get a sensible answer eventually.

Edited by Roger Thomason on 11-04-2009 21:22

Posted by Cranefly on 12-04-2009 08:46
#7

Tipulidae, Tipula irrorata. Widespread in Europe, larvae are known from moss, on surface of strongly decayed fallen trees and tree stumps, in decayed wood inside tree holes and bases of broken branches.

Posted by pwalter on 12-04-2009 13:36
#8

Thank You very much Cranefly for the extensive answer!

@ Roger: No problem :)