AuthorAndersen, S.
Year1996
TitleThe Siphonini (Diptera: Tachinidae) of Europe
ISBN90-04-10731-2
SeriesFauna Entomologica Scandinavica
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the European species known at the time
SourceFauna Entomologica Scandinavica, 33, 146pp, E. J. Brill / Scandinavian Science Press Ltd.
IllustrationsLine drawings (mainly of male genitalia) and 6 colour plates showing 14 taxa
Errata, Corrigenda & CommentsBeware that Andersen interchanged the names of several species following examination of the types. To reduce confusion these have subsequently been returned to their original usage following ICZN intervention, but this makes the present work misleading so any identification therefrom should be checked for the current interpretation of the name.
Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationGenitalia preps often required
Identification difficultyThe most difficult subfamily of Tachinidae

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentSiphoninia tribe of parasitoid fliesAnimalia: Diptera: Tachinidae
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