Psocodea
- Pronunciation
- /SOH-ko-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Psocodea
Definition
A proposed superorder of insects that includes Psocoptera and Phthiraptera.
Full guide
Read the full Psocodea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'psokos' meaning 'gnawed', 'konda' meaning 'dust', and 'dea' meaning 'goddess'.
Example
The Psocodea superorder includes both barklice (Psocoptera) and head lice (Phthiraptera).