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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Kimmins, D.E., 1950
Ephemeroptera
The main key covers adult Mayflies which are keyed to species. There is also a short key taking nymphs to genus only.
| Publisher |
The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES) |
| Volume |
I Part 9 |
| Pages |
18 |
| Comments and Corrigenda |
"Setae" in the keys refers to the tails. |
| Coverage |
All the then known British species. |
| Illustrations |
Line drawings accompany text. |
| Identify |
Under a Stereo Microscope. |
| Specimen Prep. |
Pinned or alcohol. |
| Difficulty |
Identification uses features which can be hard to see - tiny hindwings and weak venation so good lighting is important. Small species are difficult. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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