Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 116. Chironomini 13 Glyptotendipes

116a. Anterior transverse point band of tergites III and IV separated from the median point patch (except laterally) by a generally point-free space the width of the anterior band; if this space is armed with points they are distinctly smaller than those of mid-tergite (095b.jpg).
Note Ci013.

Glyptotendipes caulicola

116b. Anterior transverse point band of tergites III and IV completely fused with the median point patch or with distinct marmorations along their fusion, the points here of the same size as mid-tergite (095a.jpg, 095c.jpg).

Step 117. Chironomini 14 Glyptotendipes
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