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Chironomidae -> Psectrotanypus varius
Eugen
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Posted on 27-03-2021 16:43
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Hello,
is that Psectrotanypus varius? To be on the safe side, I would be happy to receive a confirmation or correction. The photo was taken on March 27, 21 on a house wall in Germany, Northern Bavaria. Size approx. 5-6 mm.

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John Carr
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Psectrotanypus varius, the only species of the genus in Europe.
 
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Hi John,

many thanks.

Greetings
Eugen
 
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