Valenzuela gonostigma
(Enderlein, 1906)
lizard barklouse
Valenzuela gonostigma is a of lizard barklouse in the Caeciliusidae. It has been recorded from North America and Southern Asia, with specific distribution records from Japan, the United States, China, and Taiwan. As a member of the order Psocodea, it belongs to a group of small, often overlooked insects commonly known as barklice or booklice.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Valenzuela gonostigma: /væˈlɛnzuˌɛlə ɡəˈnɒstɪɡmə/
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Distribution
Recorded from Japan, the United States (including the conterminous 48 states), China, and Taiwan. The is present in both North America and Southern Asia broadly.
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Taxonomic Note
The Valenzuela was established to honor the Spanish naturalist Ignacio Valenzuela. The specific epithet 'gonostigma' refers to a characteristic marking or structure, though the precise morphological basis for this name is not detailed in available sources.