Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhagionidae or Dolichopodidae

Posted by Svavar on 23-03-2025 18:50
#1

this Diptera larvae, found in soil from the garden, North Jutland, Denmark, 16/03-25

about 8mm. so far ive found out that its most likely Rhagionidae or Dolichopodidae, but is there a way to determine wich one of them ?


Posted by atylotus on 25-03-2025 17:05
#2

Based upon the shape of the headcapsule this would be Rhagionidae
In Dolichopodidae the dorsal rods have an inflated tip

Posted by Svavar on 28-03-2025 21:11
#3

Thank you 👍