Key: Step 256. Chironomini 153 Parachironomus

256a. Comb of segment VIII absent. Tergite armament of Parachironomus pattern (Note Ci153), but tergite II usually has a posterior transverse point band.

Parachironomus varus

256b. Comb of segment VIII present or armament not of Parachironomus pattern.

Step 257. Chironomini 154 Parachironomus
Decision path