Chironominae sp. [short-tubercles-neon]

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They could be confused with early instars of Chironominae spp. [long tubercles] (Polypedilum sp. A or Chironomus sp. A in previous name system) to the naked eye. Its prolegs are more prominent than in Chironominae spp. [long tubercles], and their live coloration is light orange with bright yellow sections.
 
Only one 3 mm individual was sequenced, and two were recorded. The barcoding region is similar to many Tanytarsus, but a deeper taxonomic revision is needed to confirm its identity.
 
Habitat: Aquatic
 
Synonyms in the BWG database: Possibly Polypedilum sp. A or Chironomus sp. A
 
 

Preserved specimens

P059 – CHIC04 lateral view
P059 – anterior detail, lateral view
P059 – posterior detail, lateral view
P059 – ventral view
P059 – anterior detail, ventral view
P059 – posterior detail, dorsal view
Photos of preserved specimens (90% ethanol)

Live individuals

P059 – dorsal view
P059 – dorsal view
Photos of live individuals