Common Barklice
Psocidae
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Psocodea
- Suborder: Psocomorpha
- Infraorder: Psocetae
- Family: Psocidae
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psocidae: //ˈsəʊ.sɪ.diː//
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Summary
Psocidae is a family of barklice within the order Psocodea, previously known as Psocoptera, consisting of over 60 species in 14 genera locally and approximately 1,150 species in 95 genera globally.
Physical Characteristics
2-12 mm in size; recognized by their wing-venation, specifically the fused areola postica and M-vein that creates a discoidal cell.
Habitat
Found on bark and on rocks.
Distribution
Widespread, including regions such as New Zealand.
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Tags
- Psocidae
- Common Barklice
- insects