Key: Step 251. Chironomini 148 Parachironomus

251a. Comb of segment VIII of many brownish spines forming a spiky pad between the bases of the 4th and 5th lateral taeniae (111h.jpg). Cephalic tubercles broader than high (111f.jpg). Anal fringe of 86/89 taeniae. Thoracic granulation moderately strong.

Parachironomus danicus

251b. Comb of segment VIII of 2-4 colourless spines. Cephalic tubercles higher than broad (111g.jpg). Anal fringe of 38-46 taeniae (n=8). Thoracic granulation very fine.

Parachironomus monochromus
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