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Beetles of Britain and Ireland. Vol. 2: Staphylinidae

by Duff, A.G.

Series : Beetles of Britain and Ireland
Volume: 2
Publisher : A.G. Duff
Illustrations : 60 col plates (360 photos), b/w photos, b/w line drawings

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Description:

This volume covers the very large family Staphylomata or rove beetles. An extended Preface provides information on finding rove beetles, collecting equipment, identification tips, rove beetle morphology, specimen preparation and curation, taking measurements, and changes to the checklist. Vol. 2 features:

* keys to 1148 species in 19 subfamilies and 254 genera, with family, subfamily and genus introductions;

* detailed species notes including supporting characters, habitat, phenology, distribution and abundance;

* a bibliography;

* 60 colour plates with 360 photographs of selected species;

* and an index to scientific and English names.