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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Emmet, A.M., Langmaid, J. & Heath J., 1996
Yponomeutidae to Elachistidae (vol 3)
This volume covers the familes Yponomeutidae to Elachistidae, including the large genus Coleophora.
Each family includes a checklist, very clear line drawings of the genitalia (both sexes) where critical, keys to imagines and detailed species accounts. These include descriptions of the life stages with host plant(s) or pabula, comments on similar species and a vice-county distribution map.
Additional keys given include: Coleophorid larval cases by food plant, Coleophora imagines by genitalia, Elachistid genera using male genitalia. An index of host plants is given.
An introductory chapter covers: Invasions of Lepidoptera into the British Isles (D.J.L. Agassiz)
Richard Lewington's beautiful paintings are a feature of this work.
| Publisher |
Harley Books |
| Volume |
Vol 3 |
| Pages |
452 |
| ISBN |
0-946589-56-9 |
| Comments and Corrigenda |
The genitalia figures for Coleophora clypeiferella and wockeella are said to be transposed. |
| Coverage |
All the British species known at the time. |
| Illustrations |
Line drawings (mainly of genitalia) in the text plus black and white (larval cases) and beautiful colour plates at the back. |
| Identify |
With x8 or x10 hand lens (also useful to examine under a Stereo Microscope). |
| Specimen Prep. |
Pinned and set specimens often needed for close examination and hindwing characters. Genitalia preps often required. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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