Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which larva?
Posted by kurt on 17-04-2009 18:17
#1
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
Regards
Kurt Holmqvist
Posted by Rui Andrade on 17-04-2009 18:49
#2
Dermestidae larva (Coleoptera), I think.
Posted by kurt on 17-04-2009 18:57
#3
Tanks for your suggestion Rui
I have one more shot but it is not possible to upload it just now.
Kurt Holmqvist
Posted by Juergen Peters on 17-04-2009 20:18
#4
Rui Andrade wrote:
Dermestidae larva (Coleoptera), I think.
Most likely
Anthrenus sp..
Posted by John Bratton on 18-04-2009 13:49
#5
... and therefore best squashed if you have an insect collection.
Posted by kurt on 18-04-2009 20:59
#6
Thank you Juergen and John for determination and advice.
Kurt Holmqvist