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Tipulidae sp.
3/4" long brown larva found under a rock. Crane fly larvae have a distinct head capsule, and their abdominal segments often have long fleshy projections surrounding the posterior spiracles (almost like tentacles).
Semi rural
Spotted on Feb 16, 2012
Submitted on Feb 16, 2012
4 Comments
Thanks Maria! I'm looking forward to spring so I don't have to keep turning over rocks to get my spottings!
Interesting! Am learning a new appreciation for insects I probably would not have stopped to look at much before. Thanks!
Thanks Keith - I've looked up some pics online & it certainly looks like it!
I believe it might be a type of Crane Fly maggot