Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae larva?

Posted by lynkos on 21-09-2005 21:28
#1

I'm posting this on behalf of someone who doesn't speak English, but would appreciate confirmation that this is a Stratiomyidae larva as he thinks. He also asks whether it is possible to also identify the species from the larval form.

www.naturamediterraneo.com/Public/data1/lynkos/2005921212437_stratiomide 1.jpg

www.naturamediterraneo.com/Public/data1/lynkos/2005921212447_stratiomide 2.jpg

Thanks, Sarah

Posted by Paul Beuk on 21-09-2005 22:19
#2

This could very well be the larva of an Odontomyia species. I think I have seen a similar shape in the pupa of Odontomyia otnata.

Posted by lynkos on 22-09-2005 06:55
#3

Thanks a million Paul, I'll refer the answer back to my friend and I know he'll be highly pleased, Sarah