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Chironomidae: Chironominae sp.
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Hello,

I photographed these flies in Lago di Campotosto (AQ), Italy, 1300m a.s.l. on September 5th 2021. I think they are Chironomidae, but is it possible to identify their genus or species from these photos?

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Emanuele
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Chironominae - John may be able to say more
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I lean towards tribe Tanytarsini but I can't rule out Polypedilum.
 
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Thank you both very much!
 
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