Mouth parts of the larva of Chironomus sp. 6b ('paracastaneum')
a. Pecten epipharyngis; b. Premandible with broad teeth; c. Antenna;
d. Mentum with c1 tooth of type 'broad IIB' e. Ventromentum; f. Mandible of type IIC.
Anal tubule of C. nr. 'paracastaneum'
Note tube-like shape.[ Return to Key | Return to C. 'paracastaneum' ]