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Sighting 4656211

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Diptera (order) 5 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Unverified 27 Mar 2025 Anna123

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Larva on Opsithoncus grassator (sighting 4656210)

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DiBickers wrote:
   5 Apr 2025
I think this is more likely to be the larva of a parasitiod fly. Among other possibilities, an example known to target spiders are the Small-headed Flies in Family Acroceridae. I don’t think anyone will be able to identify it beyond Order-level though unfortunately.

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  • On abdomen of Opisthoncus grassator Associated animal
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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