Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 779. Orthocladiinae 191 Parachaetocladius

779a. Sternites (III)IV-VII(VIII) with a posterior row of points similar to those on tergites (I)II-VIII. Anal lobes extended posteriorly in a broad claw-like projection (061g.jpg).

Parachaetocladius abnobaeus

779b. Sternites not armed posteriorly with teeth. Anal lobes at most extended into a small postero-lateral point.

Step 780. Orthocladiinae 192 Metriocnemus
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