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List of the Specimens of Dipterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum, Vol. 6: Supplement II (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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Explore a classic 19th‑century catalog of British Museum Diptera
Learn what collectors recorded about dozens of fly species, with notes on variations, local origins, and sources. This edition focuses on the Diptera order, offering a structured, species‑by‑species listing that reveals how scientists described and distinguished insects in that era.
This volume presents a detailed revision of the Acroceridae family and part of the Asilidae family, along with new species described by Francis Walker. The entries group related genera and provide diagnostic details, historical references, and specimen information from various regions.- Systematic organization by family and genus for quick scanning
- Descriptions of species and variations, with locality notes
- Historical context on how 19th‑century entomology documented Diptera
- Cross‑references to other classic works and plates
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