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Page 113
... Stratiomyidae , a large but enig- matic family . In English books they are called ' soldier flies ' , but this can hardly be called a common name , since the flies are seldom noticed except by the collector . The name is sometimes said ...
... Stratiomyidae , a large but enig- matic family . In English books they are called ' soldier flies ' , but this can hardly be called a common name , since the flies are seldom noticed except by the collector . The name is sometimes said ...
Page 115
... Stratiomyidae of the tropics do not seem to be either more numerous or more striking than those of temperate regions . From this we may infer that the family has existed for a long time , long enough to spread itself uniformly around ...
... Stratiomyidae of the tropics do not seem to be either more numerous or more striking than those of temperate regions . From this we may infer that the family has existed for a long time , long enough to spread itself uniformly around ...
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... Stratiomyidae , 115 of Syrphidae , 20 , 38 , 160 , 162 of Tabanidae , 102 Siphona , 248 Siphunculina , 191 , 255 Siphonella , parasitic larvae of , 193 size of flies , 4 skin of larvae , breathing through , 165 , 200 of vertebrates ...
... Stratiomyidae , 115 of Syrphidae , 20 , 38 , 160 , 162 of Tabanidae , 102 Siphona , 248 Siphunculina , 191 , 255 Siphonella , parasitic larvae of , 193 size of flies , 4 skin of larvae , breathing through , 165 , 200 of vertebrates ...
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THE PATTERN OF FLIES 3 | 3 |
THE LIFEHISTORY OF FLIES | 12 |
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