Chironomidae Exuviae: Dichotomous key: step 285: "Chironomini 182"

Key: Step 285. Chironomini 182

285a. Pedes spurii B II absent. (Apical point bands usually present on segments III and IV, but may be greatly reduced, or even absent. 3 or 4 lateral taeniae on segments V and VI. Frontal setae absent; cephalic tubercles conical or strongly domed.).

Step 286. Chironomini 183 Microtendipes

285b. Pedes spurii B II usually present; if absent, either apical point bands present on segments III, IV and V or lateral taeniae absent on segments V and VI. (Frontal setae usually present; if absent, cephalic tubercles very weakly rounded.).

Step 291. Chironomini 188

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