Blaste subquieta

(Chapman, 1930)

common barklouse

Blaste subquieta is a of barklouse in the Psocidae, first described by Chapman in 1930. It is classified within the suborder Psocomorpha and Amphigerontiinae. The species is known from North America, with confirmed records from the United States. As a member of Psocidae, it belongs to a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly found on bark, foliage, and in leaf litter.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Blaste subquieta: /ˈblæstɛ sʊbˈkwɪɛtə/

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Distribution

North America; confirmed present in the United States. Specific state or provincial records are not documented in available sources.

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Taxonomic placement

Blaste subquieta is placed in the Amphigerontiinae within Psocidae, a characterized by broad, rounded wings held roof-like over the body in most .

Observation records

iNaturalist reports 6 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported relative to more conspicuous insects.

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