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Chironomid with long-haired front tarsi
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 Hi,
Here is a male Chironomid from Františkovy Lázně (Czechia), 14 March 2014. The hairy legs, especially the feet, are striking. Does anybody know the genus or even species? Thanks for suggestions,
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 I think this is Anatopynia plumipes (Tanypodinae)
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 That is an excellent tip, and A. plumipes is a very appropriate name! Many thanks, dear Tony, what would I do without you...
 
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