Cell that may be present in the base of the wing and that is formed by joining of the second anterior cubital vein (CuA2) and the first anal vein (A1). If these two veins are approximated but not closing the cell (for example in Diastatidae) the cell is open. If either or both veins are missing, or if both veins run to thw wing margin, the cell is absent. Also known as: anal cell, cell cup.
Appreciate it, Tony Irwin! I got the hint to use the key next to Langton and Pinder key for females of Chironomidae. So no specific queries, except the keys...
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Anyone has "Chironomidae of the Holarctic region. Keys and diagnoses. Part 3. Adult Males Entomologica Scandinavica Supplement 34"?
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Does someone has a scan of Nartshuk E.P. 2003. Key to families of Diptera (Insecta) of the fauna of Russian and adjacent countries. Proceedings of the Zoological Institute Vol. 294: 1-252 for me?