Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 61. Tanypodinae 47 Conchapelopia

61a. Thorax tuberculate in the region of the thorax comb; anterior to this usually without tubercles, but occasionally with a small patch of very small tubercles close to the anterior margin. Armament of tergite VIII narrowly broken medially by a longitudinal bare strip, which may be developed only anteriorly or posteriorly. Anal lobes strongly swollen internally (015i.jpg).

Conchapelopia hittmairorum

61b. Thorax tuberculate to the anterior margin. Armament of tergite VIII continuous across mid-line. Anal lobes at most a little swollen internally (e.g. 016c.jpg)

Step 62. Tanypodinae 48 Conchapelopia
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