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syrphid larva - Microdon
Copyright © 2008 tom murray

syrphid larva - Microdon
Dixville, Coos County, New Hampshire, USA
October 22, 2008
This larva was in a log that had Camponotus noveboracensis in it.
Contributed by tom murray on 23 October, 2008 - 8:46pm

Awesome!
I think these Microdon might be my new favorite syrphids.
… Ben Coulter, 8 May, 2010 - 2:45pm

nice
Sweet pic of an awesome looking fly. I like the fancy spiracular plate.
… Jeff Gruber, 23 October, 2008 - 10:45pm

 
Thanks Jeff
I'm hoping that the association with a specific species of ant will help with the species id.
… tom murray, 24 October, 2008 - 8:10am

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