Posted by Stephen on 28-03-2009 10:30
#1
Is this a fly pupa? I found it under bark. It was very small, possibly about 2 mm.
West Virginia forest, USA, 20 March 2009.
Edited by Stephen on 28-03-2009 10:40
Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-03-2009 11:04
#2
It is a fly puparium - the bright colour suggests it's formed recently - in a few days it will have darkened up. Can't tell which family, though - too many possibilities!