Posted by Tony T on 26-08-2007 04:06
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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.