AuthorHolland, D.G.
Year1972
TitleA Key to the larvae, pupae and adults of the British Species of Elminthidae
SeriesScientific Publications
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteCovers all UK species known at the time
SourceScientific Publications, 26, 58pp, Freshwater Biological Association
IllustrationsLine drawings of adults, pupae, larvae and genitalia in the text
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Dichotomous key to adults, larvae and pupae (genus only), biology and 10km square distribution maps. The family is mainly found by kick sampling on stream and river beds.
Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationGenitalia dissection is described.
Identification difficultyDifficult. Genitalia needed in many cases.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentELMIDAEriffle beetlesAnimalia: Coleoptera
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