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Maclean
1966
Shorebird Stomachs
5 March
Chironomio larvae-
Slender, segmented, dark heads,
gill region posteriorly. dark markings
turn darker w/ time
[sketch of larva with two dark spots at post gill region]
two dark spots at post. gill region.
Spaniotoma - most common.
body unpigmented
Tipulio larvae- large,
body pigmented; stout
appendages around mouth - many, fine.
pigmentation - banded.
posterior end. [illegible]-dark.
rare Dytiscid beetles:
Adult oval, v.dark, "prunose" color.
larvae predacious (falcate mandibles),
distinctly segmented, 1 pr. legs / segment,