BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Benson, R.B., 1951

Hymenoptera: 2. Symphyta. Section (a)

Dichotomous key to sawflies except the family Tenthredinidiae. This contains most of the larger species that you rarely see! A supplement in part c contains corrections.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol VI, Part 2(a)
Pages 49
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings in the text.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Pinned specimens, females preferably set with saw everted.
Difficulty Straightforward.

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Taxonomic Scope

CEPHOIDEA (a superfamily of sawflies) Identification Current
MEGALODONTOIDEA (a superfamily of sawflies) Identification Current
ORUSSOIDEA (a superfamily of sawflies) Identification Current
SIRICOIDEA (woodwasps) Identification Current
TENTHREDINOIDEA (a superfamily of sawflies) Identification Current
XYELOIDEA (a superfamily of sawflies) Identification Current

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