Stout Barklice
Peripsocidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Psocodea
- Suborder: Psocomorpha
- Infraorder: Homilopsocidea
- Family: Peripsocidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peripsocidae: //pɛˌrɪpˈsɒsɪˌdiː//
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Summary
Peripsocidae is a family of the order Psocodea, characterized by their wing structure and includes a significant number of species, both in specific regions and globally.
Physical Characteristics
Members of the Peripsocidae family are characterized by their wings which lack an areola postica.
Identification Tips
Look for the absence of an areola postica in the wings when identifying members of the Peripsocidae family.
Distribution
They are found in various regions, with 14 species in 2 genera identified in specific areas, totaling over 340 species in 12 genera globally.
Evolution
The Peripsocidae family belongs to the suborder Psocomorpha, with members showing close relationships to the genus Peripsocus.
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Tags
- Peripsocidae
- Stout Barklice
- Psocodea
- insecta