Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 312. Chironomini 209 Polypedilum

312a. Lateral setae of anterior segments minute; of segments V and VI about 3 times their length but still setaceous; only segments VII and VIII have flattened taeniae. Tergite VII has a reduced point patch. (Comb of segment VIII of 1-2 strong teeth and some smaller points grouped on the apico-lateral corner of the segment.)

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312b. Segments V-VIII with well-developed lateral taeniae. Tergite VII without trace of a median point patch.

Step 313. Chironomini 210 Polypedilum
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