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Chironomidae sp
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Posted on 03-11-2006 19:11
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I presume this to be a Chironomidae sp, although it lacks the long forelegs. I also have not much hope of it getting ID:d ... or? :) From midwest Sweden 2006-10-12. It couldn't have been many mm in size.
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Gerard Pennards
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Posted on 03-11-2006 21:40
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Well, you're right in thinking this might be a Chironomid.
But my knowledge also ends there! Sad
Greetings, Gerard
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