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d’Assis-Fonseca, E.C.M., 1978

Diptera Orthorrhapha Brachycera: Dolichopodidae

Dichotomous key to the adults of the British species

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol IX. Part 5
Pages 90
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings in the text.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Pinned and set specimens. Male genitalia are external so need no special preparation beyond setting the specimen with the genitalia held open.
Difficulty Relatively straightforward.

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Taxonomic Scope

DOLICHOPODIDAE (thick-headed flies) Identification Current

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