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Photo by Machi
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Description:

I was photographing a mushroom when I saw one of these larva. After moving the leaves around a little I discovered this massive cluster of them. I replaced some leaves over them when I left. The next day I came to check and they were gone. Possibly Bibio sp. (March Fly).
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khCCuH5mYsk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfh2K3nVhLo

Habitat:

Moist dirt and leaf debris near a forested swamp

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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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New England Arthropods
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PublishedDecember 20, 2015

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