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 Chironomidae larva
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| Cranefly |
Posted on 14-01-2010 11:04
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This larva was collected in pond near Murmansk. Is has 4 anal tubercles besides prolegs. Is it possible to determine the genus? |
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| atylotus |
Posted on 14-01-2010 14:45
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It is most likely a Procladius spec. If there is no lateral fringe of hairs along abdominalsegment VII, but with only up to 3 hairs, then it is definitely Procladius. |
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| Cranefly |
Posted on 15-01-2010 10:50
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I have not written size of larva - about 13 mm. If the seventh segment is that one the fouth from the end (I count segment with tubercles and 3 more) then there are many hairs along this segment - at least 15, No such hairs on other segments. |
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| atylotus |
Posted on 15-01-2010 12:47
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aangepaste versie. |
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| Cranefly |
Posted on 15-01-2010 16:11
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Many thanks. I know how to count segments of Chironomidae larva at last! |
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| atylotus |
Posted on 15-01-2010 17:51
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I usually count backwards: the segment with the procercus (with the long hairs) is the ninth. |
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but don't see the image in the post.