Clothodidae
- Pronunciation
- /KLOTH-oh-dee-deye/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Clothodidae
Definition
A small family of insects within the order Psocoptera, commonly known as booklice or barklice.
Etymology
The name comes from the Greek words 'klothos' meaning 'spinning thread', referring to the silk produced by some species for shelter construction.
Example
Members of the Clothodidae family are often found under bark or in leaf litter, where they feed on fungi and organic detritus.