AuthorBarnard, P. & Ross, E.
Year2012
TitleThe adults Trichoptera (caddisflies) of Britain and Ireland
ISBN978-0-901546-94-4
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 17, 192pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings and colour photographs throughout
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

The well-illustrated keys enable identification to family, then genus, but not to species. Having ascertained the genus, species identification requires comparison of the external genitalia with drawings in the species accounts. The important characters are indicated by arrows.

The species accounts give size, broad distribution and habitat, and highlight the diagnostic features of the genitalia. They are accompanied by line drawings of wing veination, and of male and female genitalia (upon which species identification is largely based), usually a colour photograph of the wings showing veins and markings, and often a colour photograph of the living insect.

The first RES Handbook to be printed in colour throughout.

Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationFemale Hydropsyche require abdomen/genitalia preps cleared in KOH.
Identification difficultyGenitalia generally required, but no special preparation is usually required.
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Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identification, contains ChecklistCurrentTRICHOPTERAcaddis flies, caddisfliesAnimalia
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