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Chironomid ID?
eklans
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 Hi, found this chironomid (and some more) on a fence at a small lake in a conservation area near Ansbach, Middle Franconia.

Is it possible to identify from these fotos?

Thanks, Eric
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 Probably Chironomus
 
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 Thank you very much, John!

This male was sitting nearby - can it help to get closer to the species level?

Eric
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 Subgenus Chironomus
 
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 Thanks again John!

Eric
 
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