Lachesilla bottimeri
Mockford & Gurney, 1956
Lachesilla bottimeri is a of booklouse in the Lachesillidae, described by Mockford and Gurney in 1956. It belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small, often winged insects commonly found in association with dead plant material. The species is known from Mexico and the broader Middle American region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lachesilla bottimeri: /læˈkɛsɪlə bɑːtɪˈmɛri/
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Distribution
Recorded from Mexico and Middle America. North America is listed in distribution records, though specific localities beyond Mexico are not detailed.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Mockford and Gurney in 1956. The epithet 'bottimeri' likely honors an individual, though the specific etymology is not documented in available sources.
Observation data
Only 3 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.