Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Beetle larvae?

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 03-09-2010 23:48
#1
hi otherinsectforum,

This larvae was quickly climbing in some Plantaginaceae.
I got some pictures of it, but I don't have any idea about what kind of species this is?

Is it some beetle larvae?

Suggestions are welcome!

greeting Robert,

place: Amsterdam forest
date: 21-08-2010

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 03-09-2010 23:48
#2
the remarkable 'tail' of the larvae
Edited by Robert Heemskerk on 03-09-2010 23:51

Posted by Paul Beuk on 04-09-2010 10:47
#3
I think it a a carabid beetle.

Posted by Robert Heemskerk on 04-09-2010 11:53
#4
Thank you Paul for the direction.