AuthorPope, R.D.
Year1953
TitleColeoptera: Coccinellidae & Sphindidae
SeriesHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteCovers all UK species known at the time
SourceHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects, Vol V, Part 7, 12pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings in the text
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Dichotomous key illustrated by line drawings. The species entries give distribution and habitat.

Can be downloaded from the Royal Entomological Society website.

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationMounted (carded) or pinned specimens
Identification difficultyMany species are quite difficult, requiring minute antennal features and underside characters not visible on carded specimens.
Website urlwww.royensoc.co.uk/publications/index.htm

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentCOCCINELLIDAEladybirds, ladybugsAnimalia: Coleoptera
For identificationCurrentSPHINDIDAEslime mould beetlesAnimalia: Coleoptera
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