Narrow Barklice
Stenopsocidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Psocodea
- Suborder: Psocomorpha
- Infraorder: Caeciliusetae
- Family: Stenopsocidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stenopsocidae: /stɛˌnɒpˈsoʊsəˌdiː/
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Summary
Stenopsocidae is a family of Psocoptera, with about 100 identified species. They belong to the suborder Psocomorpha within the infraorder Caeciliusetae.
Physical Characteristics
Adults measure approximately 3.5-5 mm in length. Members of this family have an areola postica connected to the M vein by a crossvein.
Identification Tips
Look for the distinct areola postica and the connection of the M vein, which are identifying features for members of this family.
Distribution
A single species is noted in the local area, approximately 200 species are known globally across 3 genera.
Tags
- Stenopsocidae
- Narrow Barklice
- Psocoptera