AuthorKevan, D.K.
Year1955
TitleIdentification of Badister peltatus (PZ.), dilatus Chaud., and anomalus (Perris) (Col., Carabidae, Licini)
TypePaper
How CompleteCovers the small group of three uncommon UK species of Badister that have the LEFT mandible asymmetrical, including B. anomalus which had only recently been added to the British list.
SourceEnt. Mon. Mag.: 207-210.
IllustrationsLine drawings of thoraces, post-coxae, aedeagi and cerci.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

Covers the small group of three uncommon UK species of Badister that have the LEFT mandible asymmetrical (as from the RIGHT mandible in the other spp).

A key is presented, followed by species accounts. There is also a list of records of the 91 specimens examined.

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationMale genitalia are the most reliable for identification.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentBadistera genus of ground beetlesAnimalia: Coleoptera: Carabidae
For identificationCurrentBadister collarisa ground beetleAnimalia: Coleoptera: Carabidae
For identificationCurrentBadister dilatatusa ground beetleAnimalia: Coleoptera: Carabidae
For identificationCurrentBadister peltatusa ground beetleAnimalia: Coleoptera: Carabidae
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