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 A rather large Chironomidae.
Is it possible to identify?

South Norway 2. May 2022
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 It is close to Chironomus. It looks like the superior volsellae are swollen at the base. Some of the species with that character have been moved in and out of Chironomus over the years.
 
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 Thank you John!
 
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