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Freeman, P. & Lane, R.P., 1985

Bibionid and Scatopsid Flies

Keys to adults of these two small Dipteran families.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol 9, Part 7
Pages 74
Coverage All the British species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings at the back.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope (also useful to examine under a Compound Microscope).
Specimen Prep. Micro-pinned or pointed specimens. Genetalia preps needed in some cases.

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Taxonomic Scope

BIBIONIDAE (St Mark’s flies, fever flies) Identification Checklist Current
SCATOPSIDAE (scatopsid flies) Identification Checklist Current

Related Publications

supersedes Edwards, F.W., 1925

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