Staphylinidae - staphs - rove beetles

[Paul mabbott]

A test version of a key to the British Staphylinidae by Roy Anderson and Derek Lott is available on line: Staphylinidae – rove-beetles

Remember that this is a test version and that microscopy and dissection will be necessary for some (many) species. However, it is the place to start for anyone wishing to study our largest beetle family; there are some good tips in the introduction as well!

[JRsbugs]

Could be very useful, thanks!

Janet

[Jason Green]

Evening Paul,

Thanks for the link! Very good to know there's a key that's easily-accessed online for this group - I had no idea there were so many!

It also features a good guide to Coleopteran genetalia removal - it makes it look so easy! I'll give that site some more thought this spring/summer, I'm hoping to undertake my first proper dissection this year.

Take care,

Jason

[Bruce Williams]

Excellent link - much appreciated.

Bruce

[thunder]

Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

A test version of a key to the British Staphylinidae by Roy Anderson and Derek Lott is available on line: Staphylinidae – rove-beetles

That reminds of the day that the switchboard asked me to ring Mr Clot. "are you sure that's the name?" "Yes, Mr Clot, Mr Derry Clot".

henrya