Blaste posticata

(Banks, 1905)

common barklouse

Blaste posticata is a of barklouse in the Psocidae. It belongs to the Blaste, which comprises small, winged insects commonly found on tree bark and foliage. The species was described by Nathan Banks in 1905 and is distributed across Central America and North America, including Mexico and the United States.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Blaste posticata: //ˈblæstɪ pɒstɪˈkɑːtə//

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Habitat

Barklice in the Psocidae are typically associated with tree bark, leaf litter, and other vegetation where they feed on microflora such as , lichens, and fungal spores. Based on the of and family members, Blaste posticata likely inhabits similar environments, though specific preferences for this are not documented.

Distribution

Central America and North America. Specific records include Mexico and the United States.

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Taxonomic History

Described by entomologist Nathan Banks in 1905. The Blaste is placed in the Amphigerontiinae within Psocidae.