AuthorKevan D.K.
Year1967
TitleThe British Species of the genus Longitarsus (Col., Chrysomelidae)
TypePaper
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time
SourceEnt. Mon. Mag. Vol 103: 83-110.
IllustrationsLine drawings of aedeagi, spermothecae, anterior tarsi, etc.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

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.

Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationGenitalia dissection required for reliable identification as the species are rather variable, although food plant is often strongly indicative.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentLongitarsusa genus of flea beetlesAnimalia: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae
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