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British Lonchaeidae Handbook
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Posted on 31-05-2008 23:24
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I have just taken delivery of the new RES Handbook for the Identification of British Insects - Vol 10 Part 15, British Lonchaeidae. Available from the Field Studies Council at: http://www.field-studies-council.org/pu ? Code=71015

It is a cut above the texts we have been used to from the RES. The keys are well illustrated, with many key characters in the margins of the key, lots of information on the family, the species and their habits.

I am a real chicken when it comes to determining small bristly flies, but this key really works well for me, so I anticipate that more experienced workers will sail along with this!

Now (May and June) seems to be the best time to collect this distinctive family of flies. At 46 British species they are a nice manageable family too. So, do start collecting and get your order placed for this excellent handbook. Iain McGowan and Graham Rotheray are to be congratulated on this first rate guide.

A special note for Adrian - there is a list of suggested English names for all the British species. Surely a first in an RES key?!

I'll leave someone better qualified to do a proper review, but I think it's worth noting that this Handbook has really motivated me to get stuck into this family. Smile
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conopid wrote:
A special note for Adrian - there is a list of suggested English names for all the British species. Surely a first in an RES key?!

Have they taken leave of their senses? What's the world coming to? Sigh.
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Don't worry Paul, the handbook is strictly scientific names, apart from a page on suggested English names Grin
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Ordered. Cool
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http://www.field-...Code=71015

LINK fixed. Smile
 
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i miss Silba Keys, but i think it?s not just this, all RES series are "very nice to work with" Smile
 
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Thanks for all the kind comments. Invetiably with so many illustrations included ion the handbook we have now found that a couple have been mixed up - if you would like a correction slip showing the correct figures please e-mail me ........... Iain
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jorgemotalmeida wrote:
http://www.field-...Code=71015

LINK fixed. Smile


http://www.field-...Code=71015

this is the correct link.
i will order that too, but is too expensive for now.

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http://mybiosis.org/nature/portal.php?pagename=firstpage
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Iain, any chance that you as an author can buy some in bulk and sell on at a reduced price to members of this site?
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great idea, PAUL!! Why not? Smile
 
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another question:

besides this new edition on Lonchaeidae, which are the other new RES Handbook for Diptera? Thanks.
 
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jorgemotalmeida wrote:
another question:

besides this new edition on Lonchaeidae, which are the other new RES Handbook for Diptera? Thanks.


Jorge,

here: http://www.field-...s/res.aspx
are all volumes (not many new)

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I hope the new Dipterist's handbook is coming soon...
 
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When will be published the new Dipterist's handbook? Any data in advance?
 
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Hi Jorge -
I am sorry to say that plans to re-publish the Dipterist's Handbook have had to be revised, so that it will not be ready until 2010. All of the chapters are being re-written, some by new authors - and there will be plenty of new information in it. I will let you know how it is progressing, and will ensure that its publication will be announced on Diptera.info!

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thanks, Tony, for this new info! I will be one of the purchasers! Wink
 
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