Chironomus species PK5A member of the Chironomus dorsalis group. Related to, perhaps conspecific with, C. alpestris. AdultHead: Frontal tubercles small, abt 18 µm. 26 clypeal setae. Palps (microns) 55 ; 53 : 215 : 230 : 275. Thoracic setae: Acrostichal - at least 9; Dorsolateral - 21 - 22; Prealar 8; Supra-alar - 1; Scutellar in two rows - anterior 8, posterior 14. Legs with dark knees, tibia and tarsi; no beard. Lengths (micron) and proportions : |