Asiopsocidae
Mockford & García-Aldrete, 1976
Genus Guides
1is a of barklice (Psocodea) established in 1976, comprising 14 known across three : Asiopsocus, Notiopsocus, and Pronotiopsocus. The family belongs to the infraorder Caeciliusetae. At least one species from each genus has been documented in the United States, though the family's center of diversity appears to be Asia.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Asiopsocidae: /æˌsiːəpsoʊˈsaɪdiː/
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Identification
Members of can be distinguished from other Caeciliusetae by genitalic and wing venation characters established in the original family description. Specific diagnostic features require examination of specimens under magnification.
Distribution
documented from Asia and the United States. One species from each of the three (Asiopsocus, Notiopsocus, Pronotiopsocus) has been recorded in the United States.
Similar Taxa
- CaeciliusidaeBoth belong to infraorder Caeciliusetae; was separated from Caeciliusidae based on distinct genitalic and wing venation characters.
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Taxonomic history
established by Mockford & García-Aldrete in 1976 based on morphological distinctions from Caeciliusidae.
Reproductive biology
Reproductive has been studied in at least one (Asiopsocus sonorensis), though specific details from primary literature were not available in provided sources.