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BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)
Kevan D.K., 1967
The British Species of the genus Longitarsus (Col., Chrysomelidae)
An account of this very common and difficult genus of flea beetles.
Includes two keys: a long key based mainly on morphological features but using genitalia where necessary. This is followed by a shorter key for provisional identification using only morphological characters.
The following section offers further notes on a number of problem species.
| Journal |
Entomologist's Monthly Magazine |
| Volume |
Vol 103 |
| Page range |
83-110 |
| Coverage |
All the British species known at the time. |
| Illustrations |
Line drawings of aedeagi, spermothecae, anterior tarsi, etc. |
| Identify |
Under a Stereo Microscope (also useful to examine under a Compound Microscope). |
| Specimen Prep. |
Genitalia dissection required for reliable identification as the species are rather variable, although food plant is often strongly indicative. |
Malcolm Storey
Taxonomic Scope
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