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Although many species have been described in the larval stage, it is better to try rearing it. Identification of the larva is possible, at least to genus level, but in some genera (e.g. Hybomitra) species level is hard. I have tried only once rearing (terrestrial) Atylotus larvae, but was unsuccesfull. A few years ago I published a key for the dutch tabanid larva in Zeegers & van Haaren. If you like I can send you a PDF. Although it is in Dutch, it maybe of use.