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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Skidmore, P., 1991
Insects of the British Cow-Dung Community
Despite the title, this work covers all forms of life found in and on cow (and other ungulate) dung, with short sections on plant seeds, fungi and non-insect invertebrates before the main keys to insects are presented. Also includes larvae. Particularly useful for Coleoptera and Diptera.
| Publisher |
Field Studies Council (FSC) |
| Volume |
No 21 |
| Pages |
166 |
| ISBN |
1 85153 821 6 |
| Coverage |
Within the scope of the title, coverage seems very compete. |
| Illustrations |
Line drawings. |
| Identify |
Under a Stereo Microscope. |
| Specimen Prep. |
Adults: killed and pinned, larvae: in 70% alcohol. |
| Difficulty |
Some groups easy, the most difficult groups only taken to genus or family. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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