Botanophila dissecta? (Meigen, 1826)
a choke fly

(Identification not confirmed)

Botanophila dissecta(Meigen, 1826) - a choke fly, Larval case - dorsal view - magnified

Image 0004: Larval case - dorsal view - magnified

Warning Identification questionable
Note white egg shell splayed out on top of case

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Equipment used Nikon D100 dSLR with Tamron SP T90 AF Macro 1:1 lens
Magnification ratio (film/sensor to subject) 1:1
Extension tubes 68mm ext
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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Image Reference P48748
Found as Larva
Date 29 May 2004
OS grid ref SO71
Lat/Lon 51° 50' N, 2° 20' W
Location West Glos, VC34, England
Record summary larvae mining Choke on Cocksfoot grass
Associated organism mining young, fertilised fruitbody of Epichloe typhina
Return to Record page Botanophila dissecta on 29 May 2004 at SO71 in West Glos
Return to Taxon page Botanophila dissecta
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