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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Smith, K.G.V., 1969
Diptera: Conopidae
Conopids are probably the most striking flies in the British fauna. This small booklet gives a dichotomous key to adults, with hosts, distribution and flight periods..
| Publisher |
The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES) |
| Volume |
Vol X. Part 3(a) |
| Pages |
19 |
| Comments and Corrigenda |
Page 10, fig 22: unstippled area at base of 2nd segment should be drawn black. |
| 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. |
| Difficulty |
Straightforward, although the separation of Sicus (Myopinae couplet 2) requires careful orientation of the wing. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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