| Author | Marshal, J.E. |
| Year | 1978 |
| Title | Trichoptera: Hydroptilidae |
| Series | Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects |
| Type | Book/Report |
| How Complete | Covers all UK species known at the time |
| Source | Handbooks for the Identification of British Insects, Vol 1, Part 14(a), 31pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London |
| Illustrations | Line drawings, mostly genitalia |
| Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Key to adults and genera of larvae. You are unlikely to meet many of this difficult group of minute Caddis Flies unless you run MV traps very close to water. |
| Examine | Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful) |
| Specimen Preparation | 70% alcohol, or permanent slides |
| Identification difficulty | Difficult - largely based on the genitalia of these minute insects |
| Website url | www.royensoc.co.uk/publications/index.htm |
| Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For identification | Current | HYDROPTILIDAE | Micro-caddis Flies | Animalia: Trichoptera |
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