Muscidae (Diptera) records from Britain and Ireland to 1985

doi:10.15468/u1sbl0

Muscidae (Diptera) records from Britain and Ireland to 1985

Citation

Biological Records Centre (2023). Muscidae (Diptera) records from Britain and Ireland to 1985. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/u1sbl0 accessed via GBIF.org on 2025-05-24.

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

originator
Biological Records Centre

metadata author
Biological Records Centre

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David Roy
administrative point of contact
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