Muscidae (Diptera) records from Britain and Ireland to 1985
Citation
Biological Records Centre (2017). Muscidae (Diptera) records from Britain and Ireland to 1985. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/u1sbl0 accessed via GBIF.org on 2019-04-22.Description
This is a small, historic dataset held at the BRC which contains records of the Muscidae. This group includes houseflies and their allies. These data are attributed to the former Sepsidae and Muscidae Recording Scheme, now ceased operation.Purpose
To collate existing data and encourage future recording. This species group has health implications for both humans and animals.Sampling Description
Quality Control
Most records were checked and collated on recording cards by Eric Hillerton who is experienced in Muscidae recording and identification.Method steps
- Conversion of the data from recording cards to electronic format took place at the BRC.
Taxonomic Coverages
Geographic Coverages
This small dataset contains records from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Recording effort was strongest in south-east England and the Midlands. There are fewer records for Scotland and Wales and very few for Ireland.
Bibliographic Citations
Contacts
originatorBiological Records Centre
Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford, Maclean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BB
Oxfordshire
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email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
homepage: http://www.brc.ac.uk/
metadata author
Biological Records Centre
Biological Records Centre, CEH Wallingford, Maclean Building, Crowmarsh Gifford
Wallingford
OX10 8BB
Oxfordshire
GB
Telephone: 01491 692 564
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk
homepage: http://www.brc.ac.uk/
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Dr David Roy
administrative point of contact
email: brc@ceh.ac.uk