Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 25. Tanypodinae 11 Procladius

25a. Points on tergite IV similar in size to those on VIII; points short, triangular. Thoracic horn with coarse teeth (007f.jpg). Abdominal segments with distinct brown anterior edging. Exuviae 5.7-8.5mm long (m=6.6mm, n=50).
See also: Procladius sagittalis
Procladius signatus.

Procladius pe3

25b. Points on tergite IV obviously smaller than those on VIII; points spinulate. Thoracic horn nearly smooth, and very fragile, often damaged or missing (007b.jpg). Abdominal segments colourless. Exuviae 4.8-5.7mm long (m=5.2mm, n=11).
007-1.jpg species overview

Procladius pe4
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