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 SW France last night. Smallish: 3 - 4 mm long.

I think it is Chironomini, but can we get to the genus ?
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 Polypedilum?
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 OK, thank you Tony, TumbsUp

I had this genus in mind, but the rings on the legs made me wonder.
 
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 I don't recognize the species, but it does seem to have the constricted base of the pre-genital tergite typical of this genus.
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 OK, thanks again, TumbsUp
 
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