A Catalogue Of North American Diptera: Or Two-Winged Flies (1905)

By John Merton Aldrich

Book Overview

A Catalogue of North American Diptera: Or Two-Winged Flies is a reference book written by John Merton Aldrich and published in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive catalogue of the Diptera species found in North America, including descriptions of their physical characteristics, habitat, and distribution. The author's aim was to create a useful resource for entomologists, naturalists, and other researchers interested in the study of flies. The book is divided into several sections, including a general introduction to the Diptera order, a key to the families of North American Diptera, and a detailed description of each species. The descriptions include information about the fly's size, color, wings, legs, and other distinguishing features. The book also includes illustrations, maps, and a glossary of terms used in the study of Diptera. Overall, A Catalogue of North American Diptera is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of flies, and it remains an important reference work in the field of entomology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120110629
• ISBN13: 9781120110626
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 686 Pages
• Weight: 1.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"