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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Johnson, C., 1966
Clambidae
Dichotomous key apparently enabling the identification of this small family of tiny beetles most often found in decaying vegetation.
| Publisher |
The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES) |
| Volume |
Vol IV. Part 6(a) |
| Coverage |
Covers all UK species known at the time. |
| Illustrations |
Line drawings in the text. |
| Identify |
Under a Stereo Microscope (also useful to examine under a Compound Microscope). |
| Specimen Prep. |
Killed by pouring boiling water over them (so they are extended), then specimens mounted on its side (so can view both sides) in a small amount of gum. |
| Difficulty |
These tiny beetles are mainly identified from the aedeagus! Magnification of x60 to x70 needed. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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