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These larvae were found under a now abandoned hornet (Vespa crabro) nest (NW Slovenia). They were residing under a PVC cover (the dark patch seen on the floor) which was uncovered for the purpose of this image. Some larvae have already traveled some distance and pupated (dark ones).

Any tips on what dipteran larvae this may be? Phorid maybe? Is this species/group known to be associated with hornets? I'm curious how they came to be there and why they stayed. Maybe something was oozing/falling from the nest serving as nutrition? I don't think it's likely that they fell out of the nest.