Elipsocus

Hagen, 1866

damp barklice

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Elipsocus is a of damp barklice in the Elipsocidae, established by Hagen in 1866. The genus contains more than 20 described distributed across Europe, North Africa, and parts of North America. These insects are small, soft-bodied psocopterans associated with moist on bark and vegetation.

Elipsocus by (c) Barry Walter, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Walter. Used under a CC-BY license.

Elipsocus hyalinus by (c) Paul Cook, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Paul Cook. Used under a CC-BY license.

Elipsocus pumilis by (c) Barry Walter, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Barry Walter. Used under a CC-BY license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Elipsocus: /ˌɛlɪpˈsoʊkəs/

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Habitat

Moist environments on bark and vegetation; associated with damp conditions as indicated by 'damp barklice'.

Distribution

Recorded from Austria, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Morocco, Canary Islands, Mexico, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

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Taxonomic History

established by Hagen in 1866; currently placed in Elipsocinae within Elipsocidae.

Species Diversity

At least 27 have been described, though the may be incompletely known in some regions.