BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Coe, R.L., 1966

Pipunculidae

Introductory chapters cover Life History, Adult Structure, Adult Habits, Ectoparasites and Predators, Collection and Preparation, Fossil Pipunculidae, Nomenclature and Classification.

The General Note on the Keys should be read before commencing identification.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume X part 2(c)
Pages 83
ISBN 0 901546 30 5
Coverage All the British species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings accompany the text.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Pinned specimens. Genitalia preps often needed.
Difficulty Can be challenging.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

PIPUNCULIDAE (big-headed flies) Identification Current

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