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.