Peripsocus alachuae
Mockford, 1971
stout barklouse
Peripsocus alachuae is a of stout barklouse in the Peripsocidae, described by Mockford in 1971. It is known from North America, specifically the United States. As a member of Psocodea, it shares characteristics with other barklice, including small size and association with bark or foliage . The species epithet references Alachua County, Florida, where the was likely collected.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peripsocus alachuae: /ˌpɛrɪpˈsoʊkəs əˈlækwiˌaɪ/
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Habitat
Associated with bark and foliage, consistent with the Peripsocidae and Peripsocus.
Distribution
United States; North America. Distribution records indicate presence in the USA.
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Etymology
The epithet 'alachuae' refers to Alachua County, Florida, indicating the type locality where the species was first described.
Taxonomic history
Described by Mockford in 1971, placing it among the more recently described in the Peripsocus.