BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Quinlan, J., 1978

Hymenoptera Cynipoidea: Eucoilidae

A well-illustrated key to these tiny insects which are recognised by the raised cup on the disc of the scutellum.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol 8. Part 1b
Pages 58
Comments and Corrigenda Fig 206 (p3) appears to be missing, but the feature is visible in figs 7,14,15,18,19,24 etc.
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings accompany the text.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Specimens micro-pinned or mounted on points etc. Much use is made of antennal ornamentation so a high magnification is required.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

EUCOILIDAE (a family of cynipoid wasps) Identification Checklist Current

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