Lachesilla penta
Sommerman, 1946
fateful barklouse
Lachesilla penta is a of barklouse in the Lachesillidae, first described by Sommerman in 1946. It belongs to the order Psocodea, a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice or booklice. The species has been documented in parts of Central America and North America, including the United States and Mexico. Like other members of its family, it is likely associated with bark and dead plant material in forested environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lachesilla penta: /læˈkɛsɪlə ˈpɛntə/
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Distribution
Documented from the United States, Mexico, and Central America. GBIF records indicate presence in North America and Middle America.
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Taxonomic History
Described by K.M. Sommerman in 1946, placing it within the Lachesilla, which currently contains over 200 described worldwide.