An Account Of British Flies: Diptera (1892)

By Frederick Vincent Theobald

Book Overview

An Account of British Flies: Diptera is a comprehensive book written by Frederick Vincent Theobald in 1892. The book is a detailed account of the various species of flies found in Britain, with a particular focus on Diptera. The author provides a thorough description of each species, including its physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior. The book also includes illustrations and photographs to help readers identify the different types of flies.The author begins by discussing the anatomy and life cycle of flies, providing readers with a basic understanding of these insects. He then goes on to describe the different families and species of Diptera found in Britain, including the house fly, bluebottle fly, and hoverfly. The author also provides information on the distribution and abundance of each species, as well as their economic importance.An Account of British Flies: Diptera is an important reference book for entomologists, biologists, and anyone interested in the study of flies. The book provides a wealth of information on the different species of flies found in Britain, making it an essential resource for anyone working in the field. Despite being over 100 years old, the book remains relevant and informative, and is still widely used by researchers and students today.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: 112014535X
• ISBN13: 9781120145352
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"