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The semiaquatic and aquatic Hemiptera of California
By Menke, Arnold S. (editor)
Bulletin of the California Insect Survey, University of California Press, xi + 166 pp., 1979
Cite: 477081 with citation markup [cite:477081]
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A bit dated now, but still a good source for information on California taxa. Keys to species for all aquatic and semiaquatic groups. Coverage is mainly California, but some keys work well for surrounding regions.
Contributed by Brady Richards on 4 December, 2010 - 5:26pm

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