BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Forsythe, T.G., 2000

Ground Beetles

Dichotomous keys to adults

Publisher The Richmond Publishing Co. Ltd
Volume 8
Pages 74
ISBN 0 85546 263 9
Edition 2nd
Comments and Corrigenda The second edition is said to have a completely rewritten key that includes all the British species.
Illustrations Line drawings alongside text, plus four colour plates of paintings bound in the centre.
Identify With x8 or x10 hand lens (also useful to examine under a Stereo Microscope).
Specimen Prep. Pinned or alcohol specimens (some underside characters).
Difficulty Reasonably straightforward. Easier than Lindroth's RES Handbook.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

CARABIDAE (ground beetles, tiger beetles) Identification Current

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