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Description: | Worldwide collection of Bostrichidae (auger beetles). Label on the front of the boxindicates that there should be (?were) examples of: Polycaon
Acrepis
Exopioides
Psoa
Apate
Sinoxylon
Xylopertha
Bostrychus
Amphicerus
Dinoderus
Rhizopertha.
Two species of Apate are recognised and identified. Labels on some examples of Rhizopertha, Xylopertha and Psoa distinguish them, otherwise all are un-named.
Cannot see any Rhipiceridae in the box.
Many are labelled with names and/or localities but over 50 are without data and 9 specimens were damaged beyond repair and have been disposed of. One store box labelled on left side Bostrychidae (sic) and Rhipiceridae. Paper label upside down on bottom half giving names of genera. | Subjects: | Zoology | Source: | Hunterian Museum | Address: | University of Glasgow,
University Avenue,
G12 8QQ | Creator: | Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow | Contributor: | One store box labelled on left side Bostrychidae (sic) and Rhipiceridae. Paper label upside down on bottom half giving names of genera. | Identifier: | H-Z213 |
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