Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mycetophilinae Mycetophila cingulum

Posted by Izmi Gigavista on 12-06-2026 19:01
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Hello
Around 6 PM, the larva leaves the Polyporus squamosus fungus and catapults itself into the soil to bury itself and begin pupation.

Typical behavior of Mycetophila cingulum.
Detailed images of the larva and video of the jump will be posted here soon.
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IZMI

Edited by Izmi Gigavista on 12-06-2026 23:51