Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 462. Tanytarsini 103 Tanytarsus

462a. Comb of segment VIII unusual for Tanytarsus, narrow, tapering apically, of short, imbricating and overlapping teeth (141e.jpg). Point bands of tergites III-VI usually set on conspicuously blackened patches (141c.jpg).
141-1.jpg species overview

Tanytarsus chinyensis

462b. Comb of segment VIII normal, truncate posteriorly, with a marginal row of elongate teeth. Armament of tergites III-VI on slightly yellowed patches.

Step 463. Tanytarsini 104 Tanytarsus
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