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Pests, Diseases & DisordersCould a legless larva beside mango aphids be helping rather than damaging the tree?
Larvae of some hover flies prey on aphids and other soft-bodied insects despite their maggotlike appearance. Watch what the larva contacts and eats, and photograph it in the colony for identification. Do not assume it is a fruit-fly larva merely because it lacks obvious legs. Its location and feeding behavior provide essential context for deciding whether removal would help.