Some Photographs of parts of Chironomus nippodorsalis,br/>
Male terminalia of C. nippodorsalis from India.
Note the S-type superior volsella
Mouthparts of C. nippodorsalis
a. Mentum. Note the well separated c2 teeth (type III) and outward sloping first laterals and reduced 4th laterals (type II).
b. Mandible Note the slightly coloured and separate third inner tooth (type IIIB).
c. Ventromentum, with about 35-37 striae. d. Antenna, with relatively short, broad basal segment and reduced 3rd segment.[ Return to Index| Go to C. nippodorsalis ]