Chironomid Fly Larva - The metamorphic lifecycle of a chironomid consists of several phases, including egg, larval, pupal, imago, and flying adult stages.
We believe this is a Sheep Bot Fly Larva, an endoparasite.— What's That Bug?
Larva The second stage is the Larva, which is also called a caterpillar.— Recently Uploaded Slideshows
Larva, its food, its nursing.— Langstroth on the Hive and the Honey-Bee A Bee Keeper's Manual
A Description of its Structure in the Larva, Pupa, and Imago states, with an Explanation of the scientific terms used by Naturalists in reference thereto, with observations upon the Poetical and other associations of the Insect BY H. G. ADAMS GROOMBRIDGE & SONS, 5, Paternoster Row, London Crown 8vo, elegantly bound, gilt edges, Illustrated with 8 beautifully coloured Plates and numerous Wood Engravings, price 3s.— Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children

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