Bertkauia lepicidinaria
Chapman, 1930
elliptical barklouse
Bertkauia lepicidinaria is a of elliptical barklouse in the Epipsocidae, first described by Chapman in 1930. It is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of its family, it belongs to the order Psocodea, which includes barklice and booklice. The species is documented through limited observations, with only 5 records on iNaturalist as of the available data.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bertkauia lepicidinaria: //bɛrtˈkaʊ.i.ə lɛˌpɪsɪdɪˈnɑːri.ə//
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Identification
As an elliptical barklouse, this likely exhibits the characteristic flattened, oval body shape typical of the Epipsocidae . Specific diagnostic features distinguishing it from are not documented in available sources.
Distribution
North America, specifically recorded from the United States and Canada.
More Details
Taxonomic History
The was first described by Chapman in 1930 and remains in the Bertkauia, Epipsocidae.
Observation Frequency
The appears to be rarely encountered, with only 5 observations documented on iNaturalist.