Are these larva? - Fannia

Probably Fannia canicularis

These are probably Fannia canicularis. There are related species with undescribed larvae.

… John F. Carr, 1 February, 2013 - 8:34pm

Fannia maggots

They look like those aliens that crawl into your ears in Star Trek: the Wrath of Khan. Geesh...

… H. B. Nuckwahler, 11 February, 2012 - 5:27pm

Moved

Moved from Fannia.

… Martin Hauser, 13 August, 2011 - 4:18pm

Moved

Moved from Fannia.

… Martin Hauser, 13 August, 2011 - 4:18pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Martin Hauser, 13 August, 2011 - 4:18pm

So young and addicted already

So young and addicted already:)

… Ilona L., 13 August, 2011 - 2:26pm

hehehe, do they make a micro-

hehehe, do they make a micro-patch?

… James Reben, 13 August, 2011 - 3:33pm

They are Fannia larvae, but i

They are Fannia larvae, but it is amazing that they can deal with the nicotine which was invented by plants as an insecticide.. Messes up the nervous system of the insect, but gives us a buzz (or diarrhea, or cancer)..

… Martin Hauser, 13 August, 2011 - 4:17pm

Thanks so much for the ID and

Thanks so much for the ID and funny info about nicotine!
I just got some better shots of the head/mouth area, too...might not need them in the guide, though...

… James Reben, 13 August, 2011 - 4:25pm