AuthorMound L.A., Morison, G.D., Pitkin, B.R. & Palmer, J.M.
Year1976
TitleThysanoptera
SeriesHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteCovers all UK species known at the time. The main omission is Frankliniella occidentalis (Western Flower Thrips) which arrived in Britain after the key was published.
SourceHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects, Vol 1, part 11, 79pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings accompany the text
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Key to Thrips. Thrips are tiny insects so the key is based on minute structures that must be examined under the compound microscope.
Examine Compound Microscope
Specimen PreparationCollected into 60% alcohol (with a little glycerol and acetic acid), macerated in cold 5% NaOH, dehydrated through alcohols, cleared (eg Clove Oil) and mounted in Canada Balsam. Quick and dirty preps can be made in Hoyers or Berlese mountant when a permanent preparation is not required.
Identification difficultyOften easier than you might expect.
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Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentTHYSANOPTERAthripsAnimalia
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