Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dipteran larva to ID
Posted by Rui Andrade on 08-05-2008 21:37
#1
While I was digging the soil, I found this dipteran larva. From what family does it belong? I collected the larva and I'm trying to raise it. What is its diet? Decomposing organic material?
location: Barcelos, Portugal
date: 08/05/2008
Posted by Andre on 09-05-2008 15:54
#2
Looks like a
Tipulidae larva... in that case it eats plant-material, especially the roots..
Posted by Tony Irwin on 09-05-2008 20:24
#3
I think it may be a brachyceran such as Asilidae, in which case it may eat meat. Offer it a squashed worm with the roots and see which it prefers! ;)
Posted by Andre on 10-05-2008 10:51
#4
Paul is very good in larvae... hopefully he can help?
Posted by Rui Andrade on 11-05-2008 22:48
#5
Thank you very much Andre and Tony for your efforts. Fortunately, I didn't have to feed it. It is already in pupa and I think it's an asilid, what do you think about that?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 12-05-2008 21:02
#6
Looks like it - When it emerges, remember to keep both the larval and pupal skins. It could well be a species that has not been reared before. And when it is identified, both of these photos should go in the gallery! :)
Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-05-2008 22:40
#7
Asilidae sounds about right.
Posted by Rui Andrade on 13-05-2008 23:14
#8
Thanks again, so lets wait for the adult:).