Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 745. Orthocladiinae 157 Parakiefferiella

745a. Tergite VII with a distinct median point patch, smaller than that on VI, but composed of points nearly as large as those on VI (fig. a). Thoracic horn smooth (057k.jpg). (Anterior transverse point band medially widely interrupted on all tergites (057l.jpg).)
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Parakiefferiella coronata

745b. Tergite VII without a well-developed median point patch, though it may be represented by minute points. Thoracic horn with small setulae/points at least apically.

Step 746. Orthocladiinae 158 Parakiefferiella
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