Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 17. Tanypodinae 3 Tanypus

17a. Armament of tergite II of strong points, posteriorly on each side of mid-line about twice as long as broad; the most posterior points on each side not arranged in transverse rows. Projecting part of segment VIII longer and more acutely pointed (004g.jpg). Anal lobes always longer than broad.

Tanypus vilipennis

17b. Armament of tergite II of small points, the most posterior points on each side arranged in transverse rows. Projecting part of segment VIII shorter and less acutely pointed (004f.jpg). Anal lobes generally broader than long.

Tanypus kraatzi
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