Blastopsocus variabilis
(Aaron, 1883)
common barklouse
Blastopsocus variabilis is a of barklouse in the Psocidae. It has been documented in Central America and North America, with distribution records from the United States and Panama. As a member of Psocidae, it belongs to a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly found on bark, foliage, and other surfaces. The species was described by Aaron in 1883.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Blastopsocus variabilis: //ˌblæstoʊˈsoʊkəs ˌværiˈæbɪlɪs//
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Distribution
Recorded from the United States and Panama. Present in Middle America and North America according to GBIF distribution records.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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