BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Pope, R.D., 1953

Coleoptera: Coccinellidae & Sphindidae

Dichotomous key illustrated by line drawings. The species entries give distribution and habitat.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol V, Part 7
Pages 12
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings in the text.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Mounted (carded) or pinned specimens.
Difficulty Many species are quite difficult, requiring minute antennal features and underside characters not visible on carded specimens.

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Taxonomic Scope

COCCINELLIDAE (ladybirds, ladybugs) Identification Current
SPHINDIDAE (slime mould beetles) Identification Current

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