Thread subject: Diptera.info :: large Nematocera pupa in tree stump

Posted by Louis Boumans on 02-04-2006 21:40
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Wriggling pupa found under bark in stump of Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii).
It is rather large: 13 mm long. Covered with mites.

Because of its size, i thought it might be Bibionidae, but i don't know if these occur in decaying wood at all. I will try to rear it.

Any suggestions?

Edited by Louis Boumans on 02-04-2006 21:42