Lizard Barklice
Caeciliusidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Psocodea
- Suborder: Psocomorpha
- Infraorder: Caeciliusetae
- Family: Caeciliusidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Caeciliusidae: /ˌsɛsɪˈlɪjuːsɪˌdaɪ/
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Summary
Caeciliusidae is a family of Lizard Barklice belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha, characterized by species inhabiting leaves. It includes at least 40 genera and 650 described species.
Habitat
Leaf-inhabiting species
Distribution
North America, with approximately 31 species in 4 genera documented in this region; around 570 species across 32 genera globally.
Reproduction
Eggs are laid bare and webbed.
Evolution
The family was previously named Caeciliidae before being reclassified due to homonymy with a family of amphibians. The subfamily Paracaeciliinae has been elevated to family rank (Paracaeciliidae).
Similar Taxa
- Paracaeciliidae
Tags
- insects
- Psocodea
- Caeciliusidae