Pachytroctidae
- Pronunciation
- /PAK-ee-trok-tih-DEH/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Pachytroctid
- Plural
- Pachytroctidae
Definition
A family of booklice in the order Psocodea, commonly found on detritus and in leaf litter.
Full guide
Read the full Pachytroctidae guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'pachy-', meaning 'thick', and 'troct-' meaning 'gnawing'.
Example
Pachytroctidae species are typically found in leaf litter and feed on detritus.