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How big is larvea?
The larva, or maggot, is the main feeding stage of the fly. On hatching, first-instar larvae are roughly 2 mm long, growing to about 5 mm before shedd...
What eats midge larve?
The larvae of phantom midges live in the open water and prey on water fleas and small larvae. ... The larvae are eaten by fish, dragonfly larvae, wate...
What does a damselfly nymph eat?
Damselfly nymphs are predatory, feeding on aquatic insects. They capture prey by using a modified lower lip (called a labium) that shoots out rapidly ...
What does a fly larva look like?
The common house fly lays eggs that resemble grains of white rice. ... These maggots – or fly larvae – look like tiny, pale white worms. Maggots do be...
Where does a phantom midge larva live?
A glassworm is a type of larva of a midge genus called Chaoborus. They are also known as phantom midge larvae, because they are transparent. They can ...