BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Marshal, J.E., 1978

Trichoptera: Hydroptilidae

Key to adults and genera of larvae. You are unlikely to meet many of this difficult group of minute Caddis Flies unless you run MV traps very close to water.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol 1, Part 14(a)
Pages 31
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings, mostly genitalia.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope (also useful to examine under a Compound Microscope).
Specimen Prep. 70% alcohol, or permanent slides.
Difficulty Difficult - largely based on the genitalia of these minute insects.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

HYDROPTILIDAE (Micro-caddis Flies) Identification Current

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