Fateful Barklice

Lachesillidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Psocodea
Suborder: Psocomorpha
Infraorder: Homilopsocidea
Family: Lachesillidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lachesillidae: /ˌlætʃɪˈsɪlɪdiː/

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Summary

Lachesillidae (fateful barklice) is a family of Psocodea characterized by rounded, free areola postica in their wings and diverse male sclerotized genitalic structures. It contains over 400 species, predominantly in the genus Lachesilla.

Physical Characteristics

Very small barklice with clear wings and a distinct cubital loop (U-shaped vein in the central upper margin of the forewing).

Identification Tips

Ectopsocidae look very similar but lack the cubital loop.

Distribution

Approximately 43 species in 4 genera in our area; roughly 650 species in 26 genera total.

Similar Taxa

Ectopsocidae