First published in 1921, Typical Flies, Volume 2 is the second of a three-part study on Diptera, or two-winged flies. Pearce includes advice on the capture and study of entomological samples, and the majority of Typical Flies, Volume 2 is made up of detailed photos of various species of two-winged flies, both male and female, as well as the eggs and habitats of certain breeds. Typical Flies, Volume 2 will be of value to anyone with an interest in scientific photography or the history of entomology.