Posted by Even Dankowicz on 22-03-2019 18:59
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Long parallel leg sheaths that reach the posterior apex of the abdomen with a strongly humped thorax are typical for Mycetophilidae or Keroplatidae. I am pretty sure neither of these character states is found in any known Chironomidae.
It is common to find immature stages of multiple groups living in organic substrate; this pupa is likely not related to the adult you found.
Edited by Even Dankowicz on 27-03-2019 16:38