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Chaoborus sp.?
Rui Andrade
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Posted on 20-07-2010 22:19
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 Is it possible to be certain that this is genus Chaoborus?

location: Montesinho, Portugal
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 male Chaoborus sp. First tarsomere much longer than the second. In my photos it is more clear this feature. you can check it with the specimens you collected.
 
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 Ah, thanks for the info!
 
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