Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dermestidae presumably ?

Posted by BubikolRamios on 28-02-2013 03:01
#1

Since no brush structures on rear end ...
Unfortunately it escaped, so no way to se wht will develop.
Id possible ?
top shoot: http://agrozoo.ne...4e7a128571

Edited by BubikolRamios on 28-02-2013 03:06

Posted by Tony Irwin on 02-03-2013 22:35
#2

Yes, I'm fairly sure this is an Anthrenus larva that has lost the posterior tufts of bristles. Those bristles are defensive, and are easily shed if the larva feels threatened. The spear-like heads of the bristles will cause severe irritation. (see http://www.psmicr...e/80200902)
I hope this didn't escape into a dried insect collection! :S

Edited by Tony Irwin on 02-03-2013 22:35

Posted by BubikolRamios on 02-03-2013 23:41
#3

Hmm. in theory all the rest of hairs could be broken off too, see this:
http://agrozoo.ne...9c58ae9950
Have this one stored for a 1.5 month now and it is not developing anywhere.

I just thought the one from first post has unusual hair lenght, my filling is it did not loose pen structures. Took it from wall and took a shoot right away.

Alive, hidden somewhere in my room (-:

Edited by BubikolRamios on 03-03-2013 07:37