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segmented wormlike creatures in puddle along Stillwater river in Ohio

pleasant hill, miami County, Ohio, USA
September 16, 2009

They seemed to be breathing thru the base of the tail which was kept at the surface. Anyone know what they are? Just curious.

Contributed by toddsharris on 16 September, 2009 - 1:39pm
Last updated 22 August, 2018 - 3:52pm

Moved

Moved from Larvae.

… v belov, 22 August, 2018 - 3:52pm

Stratiomyini

Stratiomyini

… Norm Woodley, 22 August, 2018 - 3:32pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Martin Hauser, 16 September, 2009 - 2:03pm

fly larva, aquatic maggots

Here's a top view of similar that I found.
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… Andrew Williams, 16 September, 2009 - 1:44pm

aquatic maggot

They were just over an inch long. No way I was going to pick it up. There were about 40 of them in a 6'x6' puddle. A soldier fly or tabanid eh? Cool, Thanks for the info.

Todd

… toddsharris, 16 September, 2009 - 5:50pm

handling

I'd thought about picking this one up too, but changed my mind :)

… Andrew Williams, 16 September, 2009 - 6:04pm

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