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Hexatoma True Fly Larva Pictures



 I'm not sure if this cranefly larva is in the genus Hexatoma or Limnophila, but the habitat suggests Hexatoma. Its coloring is iridescent, and I've never heard of that before. However, there is an insect virus genus Iridovirus which can infect craneflies and causes iridescence. It has not been reported in this region as far as I can tell, but perhaps it is the culprit. It makes for beautiful pictures.

This true fly was collected from Mongaup Creek on April 19th, 2006 and added to Troutnut.com on April 21st, 2006.


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