Gordius terrestris sp. nov., eggs and egg strings, light photomicrographs A newly deposited egg strings B egg string segment showing tightly aggregated undeveloped eggs; note the eggshell (arrow) C segment of an egg string showing developing larvae within eggs D eggs with fully developed larvae; note the distinct space between the eggshell and the thick inner membrane. Scale bars: 4 mm (A); 40 µm (B); 25 µm (C); 20 µm (D).