Blastopsocus walshi
Mockford, 2002
Blastopsocus walshi is a of barklouse in the Psocidae, described by Mockford in 2002. It belongs to a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as or booklice. The Blastopsocus contains multiple species distributed primarily in North America. This species is part of the diverse order Psocodea, which includes both free-living barklice and parasitic lice.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Blastopsocus walshi: /blæs.təpˈsəʊ.kəs ˈwɔːl.ʃaɪ/
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Distribution
United States
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Taxonomic note
This was described relatively recently (2002) by entomologist Edward L. Mockford, a in . The Blastopsocus is characterized by specific wing venation patterns and genitalic structures that distinguish it from related genera in the Psocidae.
Data limitations
Available sources provide only basic taxonomic information for this . Detailed biological data including appearance, preferences, and have not been compiled in accessible literature. The species is known from few observations (2 records on iNaturalist as of source date).