AuthorBroad, G., Shaw, M.R. & Fitton, M.G.
Year2018
TitleIchneumonid wasps (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae): their classification and biology
SeriesHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British subfamilies recognised at the time
SourceHandbooks for the Identification of British Insects, Vol 7, Part 12, 415pp, The Royal Entomological Society of London
IllustrationsLine drawings, and colour and SEM photographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

The well-illustrated key to ichneumon subfamilies is followed by the subfamily accounts. Each account starts with a photograph of a representative in lateral view, then goes on to summarise what is known of their biology, including further photos, especially in the larger subfamiles, and gives references for taking the identification further. This latter may fill half page of tight text and be somewhat overwhelming and indigestible.

A big improvement on the Perkins (1960) key to subfamilies!

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationPinned specimens, or on card points, but must be able to see underside

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentICHNEUMONIDAEichneumon waspsAnimalia: Hymenoptera
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