Rat-tailed maggots are the larvae of certain species of hoverflies belonging to the tribes Eristalini and Sericomyiini. [1] A characteristic feature of rat-tailed maggots is a tube-like, telescoping breathing siphon located at their posterior end. [2] This acts like a snorkel, allowing the larva to breathe air while submerged.

The species Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus), commonly known as the drone fly (adult) or rat-tailed maggot (immature), is a mimic of the European honey bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus (Golding et al. 2001), and was introduced from Europe around 1875 (Gilbert 1986).

2022年7月21日 · Rat tailed maggots are the larval form of some species of hoverfly, which can be terrestrial or aquatic. They start out life as a blob with a breathing tube, later dragging themselves...

2023年3月12日 · Rat-tailed maggot is the immature larval stage of a fly that resembles a honey bee. The 3/4-inch long whitish larvae are different from other fly maggots because it has a 1/2-inch long "tail ...

The larval form of the drone-fly, the rat-tailed maggot, is found on every continent except Antarctica, and ranges to the highest latitudes in the North. [6] This species is not prevalent in extremely southern latitudes, neither is it common in arid areas of Europe, Asia, and Africa. [6] In the United States, this species is found as far north as Alaska and as far south as California …

2023年9月3日 · Rat-tailed maggots are the larval stage of a fly species that closely resembles the honey bee. These unique larvae can be identified by their whitish, ¾ inch long bodies and distinctive ½ inch long “tail,” which functions as a breathing tube when they are submerged in …

The rat-tailed maggots (larvae) of the drone fly (Eristalis tenax), which live in drains and polluted waters, have a telescopic breathing tube at the rear that gives them their common name.

The rattailed maggot is the immature or larval stage of a fly that resembles a honey bee. These 3/4 inch long whitish larvae are different from other fly maggots in having a 1/2 inch long "tail" that is used as a breathing tube when they are in the water.

2023年9月3日 · Rat-tailed maggots are the larvae of the drone fly, also known as Eristalis tenax. They belong to the Syrphidae family, which mainly consists of hoverflies. A key characteristic of these larvae is their long, tail-like breathing tube, which can sometimes exceed their body length of …

2024年6月28日 · Rat-tailed maggots, originating in Europe, thrive in stagnant pools and rotting vegetation. You’ll often find these larvae in environments teeming with decaying organic matter, where they play an essential role in breaking it down. Their unique habitat requires them to adapt in fascinating ways.