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Larva - Tipulidae, cf. Nephrotoma spec.
Marion Friedrich
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Hello,
Yesterday I found this larva in Germany below dead wood. Is ID possible? The length on the first picture is ~16mm. If stretched, it is longer.
Does it belong to Tipulidae or a related family?
Thanks, Marion
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Tipulidae is correct, and I even think it may belong to Nephrotoma spec.
 
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Thank you very much for ID, atylotus.
Best wishes,
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