Catalogue of the Dipterous Insects Collected at Singapore and Malacca

Published in 1856, 'Catalogue of the Dipterous Insects Collected at Singapore and Malacca' is a scientific work by Alfred Russel Wallace that documents various species of dipterous insects found in Singapore and Malacca. This publication includes detailed descriptions of new species and contributes significantly to the understanding of Southeast Asian fauna. It also outlines Wallace's transition from studying South America to the East Indian Islands, highlighting the importance of his collections in understanding the geographical distribution of these insects.