The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Original Publisher: Government Printing Office Publication date: 1886 Subjects: Syrphidae; Diptera; Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Dogs; Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc; Nature / Insects