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Chironomini, likely Chironomus (Chironomus).
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Posted on 18-02-2012 19:34
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 Photograph taken on February 18, 2012, in the wetlands of the Suárez Pond, Motril, Granada, Spain.
Immediate area of the Mediterranean coast.
Approximate size, no antennae or tails 10 mm

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I would appreciate your help identifying this dipterous -
Best regards!
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 Chironomini, likely Chironomus (Chironomus).
 
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John Carr wrote:
Chironomini, likely Chironomus (Chironomus).


Very grateful for your help.

I edit the title with its proposal.
 
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