A checklist of Irish aquatic insects.

Ireland is very well endowed with freshwater habitats. Although Irish aquatic insects have been studied for over 150 years, the information is scattered throughout numerous publications. In many groups, no checklists have yet been prepared. Drawing upon published and unpublished data, the authors have compiled the first checklist of the entire Irish aquatic insect fauna. Exactly 1499 species are included in this comprehensive work. Where relevant, brief notes are included noting inter alia rare species and key works. Dedicated to J.R. (“Dick”) Harris.