Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 455. Tanytarsini 96 Tanytarsus

455a. Thoracic horn very long (790-1140µm) despite small size of exuviae (3.5-4.2mm long); The apical half with numerous small spinule-like teeth, 8-15µm long. Antennal sheath base with a small rounded tubercle.

Tanytarsus nemorosus

455b. Thoracic horn without spinules and relatively shorter. Antennal sheath base with a prominent conical tubercle.

Step 456. Tanytarsini 97 Tanytarsus
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