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Metriocnemus species (Orthocladiinae) by TI
Jim Senn
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2022-03-09, Badem, RLP, DE; cf Anatopynia plumipes Male sitting on house outside wall.
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It appears to be lacking the cross-vein MCu, and does not seem to have the hairy front legs of Anatopynia plumipes. I think it's more likely to be a Metriocnemus species (Orthocladiinae)
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Thanks for your help with this Chironomidae midge.
 
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