BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Smith, K.G.V., 1969

Diptera: Lonchopteridae

Small booklet giving dichotomous key to adult lonchopterids

Publisher The Royal Entomological Society of London (RES)
Volume Vol X. Part 2(ai)
Pages 9
Coverage Covers all UK species known at the time.
Illustrations Line drawings in text, mostly of male genitalia.
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Pinned and set specimens. Male genitalia are external so need no special preparation beyond setting the specimen with the genitalia held open.
Difficulty Straightforward.

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Taxonomic Scope

LONCHOPTERIDAE (pointed-wing flies) Identification Current

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