AuthorDisney, R.H.L.
Year1983
TitleScuttle Flies, Diptera, Phoridae (except Megaselia)
SeriesHandbook for the Identification of British Insects
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time.
SourceHandbook for the Identification of British Insects, Vol 10, Part 6, 81pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
Illustrations1 page of electronmicrographs and 38 pages of stipple drawings, at the back
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A key to the 30% of our Scuttle Flies which aren’t in the genus Megaselia, by the entomologist who has made his name synonymous with family.

Key to genera (including Megaselia) followed by keys to species.

Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationStored in 70% alcohol or 1% propylene phenoxytol. Examine in fluid or as microscope preps. Good lighting important.
Identification difficultyChallenging!
Website urlwww.royensoc.co.uk/publications/index.htm

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentPHORIDAEscuttle fliesAnimalia: Diptera
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