Week 6 Q & A

Week 6 Q & A

Week 6 Q & A

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Re: Week 6 Q & A

por Amy Howansky -
When reviewing pictures, I realized that I was not sure what this was. Are they fungus gnat pupa on this potato? They seem to have a black-brown end. 

Thank you.















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En respuesta a Amy Howansky

Re: Week 6 Q & A

por John Sanderson -
I'm stumped, Amy. If springtails had a pupal stage, I might guess that maybe those are springtail pupae. But springtails do not have a pupal stage; they do not go through complete metamorphosis. I can see no legs nor antennae. The lack of headcapsule makes me wonder if these are some sort of fly larva, but if so, I've never seen one like this. The projection at one end of the body is interesting but I'm not sure of its function.
Did you happen to poke these to see if they moved or wiggled when prodded?
Sorry I'm at a loss!
En respuesta a John Sanderson

Re: Week 6 Q & A

por Amy Howansky -
I did not poke. I could barely hold my hand steady enough to move the focus lever and click the picture button!
I will poke in the future. :)
Amy