AuthorRoháček, J.
Year1982
TitleA monograph and reclassification of the previous genus Limosina Macquart (Diptera, Sphaeroceridae) of Europe
TypePaper
How CompleteAll the World species known at the time
SourceBeiträge zur Entomologie Vol 32: 195-282.
IllustrationsLine drawings (over 1000) and half-tone photomicrographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A thorough and detailled monograph which greatly improved understanding of this family.

Published in four parts in more or less consecutive issues:

Part I: Introduction and general part Vol 32 pp. 195-282
Part II: Systematic part with keys, references, index Vol 33 pp. 3-195
Part III: additional drawings Vol 33 pp. 203-255
Part IV: final batch of drawings Vol 35 pp. 101-179.

Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationDead specimens, ideally in spirit as genitalia often need to be examined, including dissection of females.
Identification difficultyNot for beginners.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
CurrentSPHAEROCERIDAElesser dung fliesAnimalia: Diptera
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