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Cranefly (Tipulid) larvae
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Hi,

I collected this larvae near Bristol (UK). It lives in the mudflats by the coast line. Does anyone know what species it might be? I think it's a tipulid larvae. I've had a look at some pictures online and it looks similar to Tipulid luna, Tipulid unta, Ptychoptera sp., though I'm not sure.

These larvae are quite small. I'm afraid I don't have a better picture.

Thanks in advance,
Daniel
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dear daniel
there is no picture. Try adding it again, withouth using spaces in the filename and not too large.
 
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I provide the picture now
 
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dear Daniel
most likely the larvae of Limoniidae, subfamily Eriopterinae. The size, but most of all the constriction just in front of the anal lobes is typical for Eriopterinae. A detailed photo of the anal lobes and head capsule will help in identificationn up to genus-level at most.
 
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Here are some closer pictures
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Symplecta spec.
 
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