Hyalopsocus striatus

(Walker, 1853)

common barklouse

Hyalopsocus striatus is a of barklouse in the Psocidae. It is found in North America, with records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the Psocidae, it is part of a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice or booklice, which are typically associated with tree bark, leaf litter, and other decaying organic matter. The species was described by Francis Walker in 1853.

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How to pronounce Hyalopsocus striatus: /haɪəloʊpˈsoʊkəs straɪˈeɪtəs/

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Distribution

North America, including the United States and Canada. Distribution records indicate presence in both countries, though specific details about range extent within these regions are limited.

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Taxonomic History

The was first described by Francis Walker in 1853, making it one of the earlier described members of the Hyalopsocus.

Collection Records

The is represented in entomological collections, with 127 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the data cutoff, indicating it is encountered with some regularity by naturalists and researchers.

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