Contacyphon variabilis (Thunberg, 1787)
a marsh beetle
Contacyphon variabilis(Thunberg, 1787) - a marsh beetle, Male genitalia - non-everted - ventral view - microscope low magnification - white background

Image 0006: Male genitalia - non-everted - ventral view - microscope low magnification - white background

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Photographed Microscope preparation
Photographed On 10 Dec 2017
Specimen prep Specimen stored in vinegar. Genitalia dissected out.
Mounted in Lactophenol
Lighting/focus Transmitted light
Background white background
Image post-processing Stacked image (25 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Olympus BX53 microscope.
Microscope Objective x10 UPlanFLN obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
Image Copyright Copyright © Malcolm Storey, 2011, www.bioimages.org.uk. Some rights reserved.
High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P135126
Found as Male imago
Date 7 Oct 2011
OS grid ref SO49
Lat/Lon 52° 30' N, 2° 50' W
Location Shrops, VC40, England
Voucher 7 Oct 2011[H]
Record summary 3 males, swept from bog vegetation
Return to Record page Contacyphon variabilis on 7 Oct 2011 at SO49 in Shrops
Return to Taxon page Contacyphon variabilis
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