AuthorCoombs, C.W. & Woodroffe, G.E.
Year1955
TitleA revision of the British species of Cryptophagus (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Cryptophagidae)
TypePaper
SourceTrans. R. Entomol. Soc. Lond. Vol 106 (6): 237-282.
IllustrationsLine drawings, principally of microsculpture, paramers and aedeagi.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A key to this difficult genus of rather variable beetles.

Examine Stereo Microscope ( Compound Microscope is also useful)
Specimen PreparationPreps of male gentialia should always be used. The method of preparation is given.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentCryptophagusa genus of silken fungus beetlesAnimalia: Coleoptera: Cryptophagidae
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