Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Limoniidae - Dicranomyia sp.

Posted by Liliane D on 17-04-2025 16:20
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Hello,
In the south of France on April 16, 2025.
The insect measures 10 mm long from the eyes to the wingtips.
I didn't know that Limoniidae lay their eggs in the soil after rain, and I just learned this by observing it.
But what do the larvae eat in the soil?

Thank you for your help with the identification.

Edited by Liliane D on 24-05-2025 18:07

Posted by Liliane D on 17-04-2025 16:20
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Posted by Liliane D on 17-04-2025 16:22
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Posted by Liliane D on 17-04-2025 16:30
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Posted by Liliane D on 27-04-2025 12:47
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Is there no Limoniidae specialist on Diptera info?

Posted by Dmitry Gavryushin on 19-05-2025 10:26
#6

Dicranomyia.

Posted by Liliane D on 24-05-2025 18:10
#7

Thank you very much Dimitry,
I imagine we can't go to the species, but the genus already suits me very well.