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Sandfly pupa (2nd of 3)

Sandfly pupa

Sandfly larvae pupate, and about 12 days later they emerge as adults at the water surface.

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Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua
Drawing by D. W. Helmore

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How to cite this page:

Carl Walrond. 'Sandflies and mosquitoes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/sandflies-and-mosquitoes/1/3/2