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Stiletto Fly Larva
Family; Therevidae
-37.8899, 145.29
Field Notes
Description:
A vermiform larva about 20 mm long with pointy ends. The tail end appeared bifid. The white body had deep blue patterns.
Habitat:
Spotted on dry soil in a garden.
Notes:
Did not appear to like sun light and actively dug through the dry dirt. The larvae are said to be voracious feeders living on larvae of beetle larvae and earthworms. <br>
Order: Diptera <br>
Superfamily: Asiloidea
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedOctober 7, 2015
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