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Unknown larva
Unknown aquatic insect larva. Approx. 12mm long. Moves slowly and grazes on algae.


Michael Reese Much FRMS EMS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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Here's a detail of another one a little farther along in development. This one was trying to climb out of the sample jar. Six legs with very pointy hooks, head and jaws more developed.


Michael Reese Much FRMS EMS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hi Michael, The first one is a Soldier Fly larva (Stratiomyidae). http://www.freshwater-science.org/educa ... cro110-jpg
The second one is different. Without seeing more of the larva I would suspect a beetle larva, in particular a Diving Beetle (Dytiscidae).
Ichthy
The second one is different. Without seeing more of the larva I would suspect a beetle larva, in particular a Diving Beetle (Dytiscidae).
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The owner of the pond, who is a fisherman, suggested Helgrimite as a possibility.
Michael Reese Much FRMS EMS Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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For the second one check out hydrophilid beetle larvae.
Not saying this is the species... but this is a pretty typical appearance:
http://www.zin.ru/animalia/coleoptera/eng/rtrtr140.htm
Not saying this is the species... but this is a pretty typical appearance:
http://www.zin.ru/animalia/coleoptera/eng/rtrtr140.htm
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Thanks, loads, Charlie. Yes, indeed, it is a diving beetle larva.
http://bugguide.net/node/view/281036/bgimage
http://bugguide.net/node/view/281036/bgimage
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