Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Ephydridae Hydrellia puparium ? > Hydrellia

Posted by atylotus on 23-11-2015 19:43
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Yes, these are the puparia of hydrellia. However, there are parasitic hymenoptera, possibly Ichneumonidae in the skin. Many hydrellia are parasitized, usually only 50% or so contain the fly. The posterior spiracles are 2 pointed elongations to pierce the plants' parenchym for oxygen uptake.

Edited by atylotus on 23-11-2015 19:47