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Mycetophilid larva - Leptomorphus hyalinus
Copyright © 2008 Charley Eiseman

Mycetophilid larva - Leptomorphus hyalinus
Barre, Massachusetts, USA
September 16, 2008
Size: 15 mm
Same species as this

and possibly the same individual.
Contributed by Charley Eiseman on 28 November, 2008 - 9:23pm
Last updated 2 December, 2008 - 11:48am

Moved
Moved from Fungus Gnats.
… Charley Eiseman, 2 December, 2008 - 11:48am

Mycetophilidae
I think this is Leptomorphus. Chris Borkent should be able to confirm.
… Matthias Buck, 29 November, 2008 - 2:47pm

 
Leptomorphus hyalinus
As per my comment on the adult this is the larva of Leptomorphus hyalinus preparing to pupate.
… Chris Borkent, 2 December, 2008 - 8:52am

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