Dasydemellidae

Mockford, 1978

Shaggy Barklice

Dasydemellidae is a of within the , comprising approximately 30 described . Members of this family are classified in the infraorder Caeciliusetae and are characterized by their shaggy or hairy appearance, which distinguishes them from other barklice families. The family exhibits a primarily Neotropical and Oriental distribution pattern, with documented occurrences in the Americas and Asia.

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Distribution

Documented from China, Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, and Colombia. The distribution pattern suggests a combination of Neotropical and Oriental region presence.

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