Metylophorus barretti
(Banks, 1900)
common barklouse
Metylophorus barretti is a of in the . It belongs to a of small, soft-bodied commonly associated with tree bark and other surfaces. The species has been documented in North America and Central America. Like other members of Psocidae, it is likely associated with feeding on microflora such as lichens, , and fungal spores.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Metylophorus barretti: /məˌtaɪloʊˈfoʊrəs ˈbær.əˌtaɪ/
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Distribution
North America; Central America (Mexico). Distribution records indicate presence in Mexico and broader Middle America.
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Taxonomic history
Originally described by Nathan Banks in 1900.