Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 86. Tanypodinae 72 Xenopelopia

86a. Horn atrium strongly sinuous before the apical twist (022f.jpg). Armament of sternite VII with a smaller medial bare area, restricted to the posterior half. Segments VI-VIII with contrasting paler lateral margins (difficult to appreciate in pale examples).

Xenopelopia falcigera

86b. Horn atrium straight or slightly sinuous before the apical twist (024e.jpg). Armament of sternite VII with a larger medial bare area extending into the anterior half. Segments VI-VIII nearly uniform in colour.
024-2.jpg species overview

Xenopelopia nigricans
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