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Bolton, B. & Collingwood, C.A., 1975

Hymenoptera: Formicidae

Dichotomous key to workers, females and males, followed by species accounts.

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol VI, Part 3(C)
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings at the back.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Pinned and set specimens.
Difficulty Medium. The antennal scape characters in Myrmica require correct setting, good lighting and precise orientation of the specimen.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

FORMICIDAE (ants) Identification Current

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