Chironomidae Exuviae
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Chironomidae Exuviae
Key: Step 793. Orthocladiinae 205 Chaetocladius

793a. Apical points behind the posterior transverse tooth row of segment II extensive, about 10 points deep (Note Or205), continued broadly on each side beyond the lateral extent of the posterior tooth row, 1st merging with the general armament of the tergite and then continued onto the paratergite; paratergite II medially nearly point free (063f.jpg). 063-2.jpg species overview

Chaetocladius insolitus

793b. Very few points present behind the posterior transverse tooth row on segment II. Paratergite II more densely armed.

Chaetocladius piger
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