Soil-washing apparatus for recovery of Tabanid larvae and other invertebrates

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1974
Authors:T. D. Edwards, Dukes, J. C., Axtell, R. C.
Journal:Journal of the Georgia Entomological Society
Volume:9
Pagination:32-35
Date Published:1974
Keywords:Larvae, Tabanidae, Techniques, USA
Abstract:

A description and illustrations are provided for construction of a portable rack for washing salt-marsh soil and vegetation to recover Tabanid larvae and other invertebrates. A portable petrol-powered pump is used to wash the samples through wire gauze of two sizes, the water being sprayed from above and below the sample.

Taxonomic name: 
Scratchpads developed and conceived by (alphabetical): Ed Baker, Katherine Bouton Alice Heaton Dimitris Koureas, Laurence Livermore, Dave Roberts, Simon Rycroft, Ben Scott, Vince Smith