Bertkauia crosbyana

Chapman, 1930

elliptical barklouse

Bertkauia crosbyana is a of elliptical described by Chapman in 1930. It belongs to the , a group of free-living barklice within the . The species has been documented across a broad geographic range spanning North and Central America. As a member of the Epipsocidae, it is associated with bark and lichen typical of this family.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Bertkauia crosbyana: //bɛrtˈkaʊ.i.ə ˌkrɒz.biˈænə//

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Habitat

Members of the are typically found on tree bark and lichens. Specific microhabitat preferences for B. crosbyana have not been documented.

Distribution

Documented from the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Present in North America and Middle America (Central America).

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Taxonomic note

Bertkauia crosbyana was described by Chapman in 1930. The Bertkauia is classified within the infraorder Epipsocetae, .

Observation data

As of the source date, 68 observations have been recorded on iNaturalist.

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