Psocomorpha

Psocomorpha

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psocomorpha: //ˌpsoʊ.kəˈmɔr.fə//

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Summary

Psocomorpha is a suborder of barklice, booklice, and parasitic lice in the order Psocodea (formerly Psocoptera). There are more than 20 families and 5,300 described species in Psocomorpha.

Physical Characteristics

Antennae with 13 or fewer segments, never with secondary annulations. Labial palpus with 1 segment, lacking basal segment. Forewings usually present with sclerotized pterostigma. Adults have 2- or 3-segmented tarsi.

Tags

  • Psocomorpha
  • insects
  • barklice
  • booklice
  • Psocodea
  • suborder