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Syrphid Fly Larvae
Copyright © 2008 Lynn Bergen

Syrphid Fly Larvae
Baiting Hollow, Suffolk County, New York, USA
December 29, 2008
Size: about 3-4 mm
Does anyone recognize this one.? I was surprised to find such a tender creature with it so chilly outside.
Found in the oak leaves covering the carrots and parsnips, very active, did not seem to like being uncovered.
He/she was more transparent then arrears in this image. Temperature low 40's. I really like the way he/she matches the oak leaf.
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Contributed by Lynn Bergen on 31 December, 2008 - 7:39pm
Last updated 31 December, 2008 - 10:54pm

Syrphid fly larva?
Check out the ones in the guide.
… tom murray, 31 December, 2008 - 8:29pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks Tom !
I really didn't expect to have this one IDed. I should know by now that all of you here at Bugguide keep doing the seemingly impossible.

When I went out I never expected to find anything stirring, but in a short time found 2 interesting creatures. After looking at the pictures I see that I was focusing on what I thought was the head but is really the rear.
… Lynn Bergen, 31 December, 2008 - 10:41pm login or register to post comments

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