Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tabanidae larva
Posted by Tony T on 26-08-2007 04:06
#1
This is a larva of
Hybomitra pediontis. about 30mm long. Typical shape of
Hybomitra and
Tabanus larvae. Head is at right and respiratory siphon at left. Live in wet shoreline of lakes. Aggressive carnivores that can even eat small frogs and mouth parts that can easily penetrate human skin.
October 1970, Alberta, Canada. From a Kodochrome slide.
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 01-09-2007 22:30
#2
hmm... you gave me an idea! thank you, Tony! ;)
Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 01-09-2007 22:31
Posted by Tony T on 03-09-2007 02:59
#3
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
hmm... you gave me an idea! thank you, Tony! ;)
If the idea is to collect tabanid larvae then: use a large sieve (1m diam), a small shovel to dig up the mud/soil/sand at edge of pond/lake/river, and a bucket of water to wash away the mud/soil/sand. Tabanid larvae are usually close to the surface so take shallow horizontal slices of mud/soil/sand.:p
Posted by Tony Irwin on 03-09-2007 17:17
#4
And be careful - I've been bitten by one of these - it's
very painful! :@
Edited by Tony Irwin on 03-09-2007 17:18
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 03-09-2007 22:20
#5
very painful? sure? I think Mutilidae and Bethylidae wasps delivers a more painful bite. :)