BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Kevan, D.K., 1955

Identification of Badister peltatus (PZ.), dilatus Chaud., and anomalus (Perris) (Col., Carabidae, Licini)

Covers the small group of three uncommon UK species of Badister that have the LEFT mandible asymmetrical (as from the RIGHT mandible in the other spp).

A key is presented, followed by species accounts. There is also a list of records of the 91 specimens examined.

Journal Entomologist's Monthly Magazine
Page range 207-210
Coverage Covers the small group of three uncommon UK species of Badister that have the LEFT mandible asymmetrical, including B. Anomalus which had only recently been added to the British list.
Illustrations Line drawings of thoraces, post-coxae, aedeagi and cerci.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Male genitalia are the most reliable for identification.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Badister (a genus of ground beetles) Identification Current
Badister anomalus (Perris, 1866) (a ground beetle) Identification Current
Badister dilatatus Chaudoir, 1837 (a ground beetle) Identification Current
Badister peltatus (Panzer, 1797) (a ground beetle) Identification Current

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