Ectopsocidae
- Pronunciation
- /ek-toh-SOCK-ih-DEH/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Ectopsocid
- Plural
- Ectopsocidae
Definition
A family of insects belonging to the order Psocoptera, commonly known as ectopsocids.
Full guide
Read the full Ectopsocidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'ektos', meaning 'outside', and 'psokos', meaning 'gnat'.
Example
Ectopsocid species are often found in dark, humid environments.