Thread subject: Diptera.info :: regulary arranged uner pine bark

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 18:18
#1

twice I saw pupae or prepupae of some eucephalic larvae radialy arranged; under the bark of dead pine logs; here I put 3 pictures; any ID or suggestion?

Edited by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 18:19

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 18:20
#2

second

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 18:21
#3

third (with a little wasp)

Posted by mwkozlowski on 19-10-2007 18:22
#4

third (with a little wasp)

Posted by crex on 19-10-2007 19:06
#5

Maybe Ceratopogonidae.

Posted by Kahis on 19-10-2007 19:56
#6

First hypothesis :): There was a small hole in the bark, through which the newly emerged adult could escape. The pupae position themselves around this hole, head towards it.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 19-10-2007 21:56
#7

I have reared Ceratopogonidae from similar pupae.

Posted by Cranefly on 10-11-2008 13:06
#8

Larvae and pupae of Forcipomyia, Ceratopogonidae

Posted by mwkozlowski on 10-11-2008 13:22
#9

thanks for a step forward!