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Fungus Gnat Larva (Keroplatus sp.)
A strange, surprise photobomber on a toothed fungus (on a fallen, dead tree). It seemed to be surrounding the fungus and itself with a web of goo.
Update and more info:
This is likely Keroplatus (most fungus gnat larvae do not get this large). This genus is often found on hardwood fungi. They create a webbing that catches both spores and small arthropods on which they feed! A video of peristaltic movement (possibly for this "scaffold" creation?):
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By Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Dec 18, 2020. Captured Nov 15, 2020 16:30 in 101 S 3rd Ave, Chatsworth, GA 30705, USA.
comments (40)
Maybe a slow worm or glass lizard (family Anguidae) or some other kind of legless herp? Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
To answer your question. Pretty small but not microscopic. I didn't notice it until I got home and took a look at the photo. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/9562348 Posted 4 years ago
Did it look like it lost its tail? The goo web is super intriguing and makes me think amphibian. I really have no clue, but am so incredibly intrigued!! Posted 4 years ago
Was wondering if the white squares are flash reflections or actual marks? Posted 4 years ago
https://www.naturepl.com/stock-photo-larvae-of-a-dark-winged-fungus-gnat-sciaridae-on-a-wet-log-in-forest-image01185041.html
Not that confident about it, yours seem larger, I could be way off. Posted 4 years ago