Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 236. Chironomini 133 Robackia

236a. Smaller: 3.8-4.1mm long (n=4). Armament of tergite VI with median and posterior bands separate. Reticulation, particularly of posterior segments, very distinct (107b.jpg). 4 lateral taeniae on segment VIII.
107-1.jpg species overview

Robackia demeijerei

236b. Larger: 5.5mm long (n=1). Armament of tergite VI with median and posterior bands continuous (107d.jpg). Reticulation less well-developed: dorsally and ventrally VII and VIII evanescent medially. 5 lateral taeniae on segment VIII.

Robackia pe2
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