Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Larva 10mm. >Dolichopodidae

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 10-04-2022 10:26
#1
Hello!
I found this larva of a on Picea abies tree. Is it possible to determine at least its family from these photo?
Photo on Finland Kokkola 10 April 2022.

Thank you in advance,
Pentti
Edited by Pentti Ketola on 13-04-2022 06:29

Posted by Tony Irwin on 10-04-2022 19:54
#2
It reminds me of some Dolichopodidae, like Medetera, but I am not certain.

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 10-04-2022 20:32
#3
Thank you Tony!

Best regards,
Pentti

Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-04-2022 18:49
#4
Clear cephalophayngeal skeleton -> acalyptrate or calyptra