Author | Kevan D.K. |
Year | 1967 |
Title | The British Species of the genus Longitarsus (Col., Chrysomelidae) |
Type | Paper |
How Complete | All the British species known at the time |
Source | Ent. Mon. Mag. Vol 103: 83-110. |
Illustrations | Line drawings of aedeagi, spermothecae, anterior tarsi, etc. |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | An account of this very common and difficult genus of flea beetles. Includes two keys: a long key based mainly on morphological features but using genitalia where necessary. This is followed by a shorter key for provisional identification using only morphological characters. The following section offers further notes on a number of problem species. |
Examine | Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful) |
Specimen Preparation | Genitalia dissection required for reliable identification as the species are rather variable, although food plant is often strongly indicative. |
Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
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For identification | Current | Longitarsus | a genus of flea beetles | Animalia: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae |
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