AuthorCoe, R.L.
Year1966
TitlePipunculidae
ISBN0 901546 30 5
SeriesHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time.
SourceHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects, X part 2(c), 83pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings accompany the text.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Introductory chapters cover Life History, Adult Structure, Adult Habits, Ectoparasites and Predators, Collection and Preparation, Fossil Pipunculidae, Nomenclature and Classification.

The General Note on the Keys should be read before commencing identification.

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationPinned specimens. Genitalia preps often needed.
Identification difficultyCan be challenging.
Website urlwww.royensoc.co.uk/publications/index.htm

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentPIPUNCULIDAEbig-headed fliesAnimalia: Diptera
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