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Stratiomys longicornis Larva ID by antylotus.
Jim Senn
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2010-08-21, near Badem, RLP, DE; I found this Chironomidae Midge Larva in a small drainage pond & would be interested in further ID.
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Tony Irwin
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It's a Stratiomyidae larva. Perhaps a young Stratiomys.
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Stratiomys longicornis
 
Jim Senn
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Thanks for your ID.
 
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