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Maggots, Syrphid FliesBug identification
Location: Raumati Beach, North Island, New Zealand
January 24, 2011 8:06 pm
Found this floating/swimming in a rainwater filled pot plant saucer in the back garden. It’s about 5 cm long from tip to tail. Wondering what it is.
Signature: Regards, Karen
Rattailed Maggot
Hi Karen,
This is the larva of the Drone Fly and it is commonly called a Rattailed Maggot.
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