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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Rotheray, G.E., 1989
Aphid Predators
Handy booklet covering common species of aphids and number of taxonomic groups which attack them.
The guide to common species of aphids on various hosts is followed by partial keys to major groups of invertebrates preying on Aphids. (Note: keys only work for specimens of at least the lengths given on page 36). Keys are presented for: Syrphidae (larvae and adults), Coccinellidae (larvae and adults), Cecidomyiidae (aphid midge larvae), Anthocoridae (larvae and adults), Neuroptera (larvae and adults) and Formicidae (adults) followed by a guide to common Carabidae and Staphylinidae.
| Publisher |
The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd |
| Volume |
11 |
| Pages |
77 |
| ISBN |
0 85546 269 8 |
| Coverage |
Covers common representative species of families of Aphid predators. Also a partial key to Thaumatomyia (p44). |
| Illustrations |
Line drawings alongside the text and 2 colour plates bound in the centre. |
| Identify |
With x8 or x10 hand lens (also useful to examine under a Stereo Microscope). |
| Difficulty |
Varied. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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