Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 157. Chironomini 54 Chironomus

157a. Shagreen of sternite II strong and almost covering the sternite. Median point patches of tergites III-V without marmoration.

Chironomus entis

157b. Shagreen of sternite II reduced, the lateral longitudinal bands only joined to the median patch anteriorly and, sometimes, posteriorly (the lateral bands may be very reduced in extent posteriad). Median point patches of tergites III-V with at least some marmoration.

Step 158. Chironomini 55 Chironomus
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