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Diptera (Unidentified Aquatic Fly Larvae) Segmented, aquatic larva positioning anal spiracles above water for breathing. Around 30mm length. I saw these last year as well, but I&#039;m still unsure what genus or species these are!<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> In a vernal pool with fine sediment from the dirt road. Steep hillside nearby. Surrounded by dense mixed hardwood forest.<br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61967/diptera_unidentified_aquatic_fly_larvae.html" title="Diptera (Unidentified Aquatic Fly Larvae)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/61967_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=uDoAFyyYpxeooK3veGg1LQpYaYk%3D" width="200" height="200" alt="Diptera (Unidentified Aquatic Fly Larvae) Segmented, aquatic larva positioning anal spiracles above water for breathing. Around 30mm length. I saw these last year as well, but I&#039;m still unsure what genus or species these are!<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> In a vernal pool with fine sediment from the dirt road. Steep hillside nearby. Surrounded by dense mixed hardwood forest.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61968/diptera_unidentified_aquatic_fly_larvae.html<br /> Video of movement from last year: <br /> https://vimeo.com/230282296 Geotagged,Spring,United States" /></a></figure><br /> Video of movement from last year: <br /> <section class="video"><iframe width="448" height="252" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/230282296?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0"></iframe></section> Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Diptera (Unidentified Aquatic Fly Larvae)

Segmented, aquatic larva positioning anal spiracles above water for breathing. Around 30mm length. I saw these last year as well, but I'm still unsure what genus or species these are!

Habitat:

In a vernal pool with fine sediment from the dirt road. Steep hillside nearby. Surrounded by dense mixed hardwood forest.

Diptera (Unidentified Aquatic Fly Larvae) Segmented, aquatic larva positioning anal spiracles above water for breathing. Around 30mm length. I saw these last year as well, but I'm still unsure what genus or species these are!<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> In a vernal pool with fine sediment from the dirt road. Steep hillside nearby. Surrounded by dense mixed hardwood forest.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61968/diptera_unidentified_aquatic_fly_larvae.html<br /> Video of movement from last year: <br /> https://vimeo.com/230282296 Geotagged,Spring,United States

Video of movement from last year:

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2018. Captured Jun 15, 2018 22:39 in 240 Hopewell Dr, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/2.8
  • 1/60s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm