Valenzuela totonacus
(Mockford, 1966)
Valenzuela totonacus is a of barklouse in the Caeciliusidae, described by Mockford in 1966. The species belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small, often overlooked insects commonly known as barklice or booklice. It has been recorded from the southern United States through Mexico to Guatemala.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Valenzuela totonacus: /vælɛnˈzjuɛlə toʊˈtoʊnəkəs/
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States (southern region), Mexico, and Guatemala. Distribution spans Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic Note
The Valenzuela was established to honor Ecuadorian scientist David Salazar-Valenzuela, who has contributed to studies of Neotropical reptiles and amphibians. The specific epithet 'totonacus' refers to the Totonac people, an group historically inhabiting parts of eastern Mexico where the occurs.