Anomopsocus amabilis
(Walsh, 1862)
fateful barklouse
Anomopsocus amabilis is a of in the , first described by in 1862. The species is known from North America, with records from the United States and Canada. Like other members of its family, it is associated with bark . The specific epithet "amabilis" (Latin for "lovely" or "pleasing") was given by the original describer. As a member of the , it belongs to a group of commonly known as barklice or , though the "fateful barklouse" has been applied to this species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anomopsocus amabilis: /ænəmɒpˈsoʊkəs əˈmæbɪlɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with bark, as indicated by the "" and placement within , a group of bark-dwelling .
Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America generally, with specific country records for USA and Canada.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Psocus amabilis by in 1862, later transferred to the Anomopsocus. The genus Anomopsocus belongs to the tribe Graphocaeciliini within the Eolachesillinae.
Observation records
iNaturalist holds 9 observation records for this as of the data retrieval date.