AuthorMarshal, J.E.
Year1978
TitleTrichoptera: Hydroptilidae
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 1, Part 14(a), 31pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings, mostly genitalia
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Key to adults and genera of larvae. You are unlikely to meet many of this difficult group of minute Caddis Flies unless you run MV traps very close to water.
Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen Preparation70% alcohol, or permanent slides
Identification difficultyDifficult - largely based on the genitalia of these minute insects
Website urlwww.royensoc.co.uk/publications/index.htm

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentHYDROPTILIDAEMicro-caddis FliesAnimalia: Trichoptera
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