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Benson, R.B., 1952

Hymenoptera: 2. Symphyta. Section (b)

Dichotomous key to sawflies of the family Tenthredinidiae except subfamily Nematinae (part c). This contains most of the brightly coloured species seen at flowers. A supplement in part c contains corrections.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol VI, Part 2(b)
Pages 137
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings in text.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Pinned specimens, females preferably set with saw everted.
Difficulty Straightforward.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

SYMPHYTA (sawflies) Identification Current

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