Microdon analis (Macquart, 1842)
an ant hoverfly

Microdon analis(Macquart, 1842) - an ant hoverfly, Two larvae - latero-dorsal views - enlarged

Image 0010: Two larvae - latero-dorsal views - enlarged

Note two colour forms - probably relates to time since last ecdysis

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Magnification  macro-photographmacro-photograph
Equipment used Nikon D100 dSLR with Tamron SP T90 AF Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P56487
Found as Larva
Date 13 Apr 2005
OS grid ref SU20
Lat/Lon 50° 50' N, 1° 40' W
Location South Hants, VC11, England
Record summary Three larvae - under rotten wood
Associated organism under fallen, rotten wood of Fagus sylvatica
Return to Record page Microdon analis on 13 Apr 2005 at SU20 in South Hants
Return to Taxon page Microdon analis
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