Lachesilla typhicola

García-Aldrete, 1999

fateful barklouse

Lachesilla typhicola is a of barklouse in the Lachesillidae, described by García-Aldrete in 1999. It belongs to the order Psocodea, which includes barklice and booklice. The species epithet 'typhicola' suggests an association with cattails (Typha species). It is known from North America, specifically recorded from the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lachesilla typhicola: /læˈkɛsɪlɑ tɪˈfɪkələ/

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Distribution

United States; North America

Host Associations

  • Typha - associated withInferred from epithet 'typhicola', meaning 'dwelling in cattails'

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Etymology

The epithet 'typhicola' derives from Latin, combining 'Typha' (the of cattails) with '-cola' (dweller or inhabitant), indicating the species' association with cattail .

Taxonomic history

Described by Mexican entomologist Ana María García-Aldrete in 1999. The is placed in the Lachesillinae within the Lachesillidae.

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