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Chironomidae species?
nielsyese
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Posted on 21-03-2009 15:56
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 Is a closer ID possible? It is found in reed vegetation, near salt pastures and also freshwater. Location: Yerseke Moer, the Netherlands.
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Tony Irwin
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 Even with very high quality photos, it's difficult to put a name to most chironomids. I don't think anyone who regularly contributes to the forum is a chironomid expert - I'm certainly not!
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