Unidentified (Syrphid Fly Larva and Pupa) - imm.
 
 
 
Size: approx. 4 mm. Photo: 08/26/11, 10 am.


The large photo shows a predatory larva of a hoverfly. It most likely feeds on the yellow oleander aphids. The small photo was shot on 08/22/11 (8 pm) at a different location in my yard. It shows a hoverfly puppa. 
 

 
bug guide (this photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/568680
bug guide (small photo):
http://bugguide.net/node/view/567337