Author | Ball, S., Morris, R. & Stubbs, A. |
Year | 2008 |
Title | Recording Cheilosia albipila and C. grossa by searching for larvae in thistles |
Type | Private publication |
Illustrations | Colour photographs |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | These two early-flying species are rarely recorded as adults. This guide explains how to find and distinguish the larvae. |
Examine | with x8 or x10 hand lens ( Stereo Microscope is also useful) |
Specimen Preparation | Larva in split stem-base |
Website url | www.hoverfly.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=1370 |
Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
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For identification, contains Distribution map, larva | Current | Cheilosia albipila | a hoverfly | Animalia: Diptera: Syrphidae |
For identification, contains Distribution map, larva | Current | Cheilosia grossa | a hoverfly | Animalia: Diptera: Syrphidae |
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