Peripsocus madidus
(Hagen, 1861)
stout barklouse
Peripsocus madidus is a of stout described by Hagen in 1861. It is a member of the , a group of free-living commonly found on bark and foliage. The species has been documented across North America and Central America. Like other peripsocids, it is likely associated with lichen and algal growth on tree surfaces.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Peripsocus madidus: /ˌpɛrɪpˈsoʊkəs ˈmædɪdəs/
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Distribution
Documented from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with presence records across North America and Middle America.
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Observation data
iNaturalist records 108 observations of this , suggesting it is moderately well-documented but may be underreported due to the small size and cryptic habits of .
Taxonomic placement
The belongs to the infraorder Homilopsocidea, a group of characterized by particular patterns and reduced or modified mouthparts compared to other .