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Hoverfly maggot
Syrphidae sp.
-37.7848, 145.378
Field Notes
Description:
Larva of a dipteran insect showing red and black internal organs
Syrphidae sp.
Habitat:
On eucalyptus leaf.
Notes:
This larva is eating scale insects(Eriococcus coriaceus), leaving a trail of old shells.
http://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/factsheet/OrganismProfile/…
http://www.diptera.info/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=25047&pid=111511
http://www.deviantart.com/art/unknown-Syrphidae-larva-eating-Aphids-369…
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