Camelopsocus hiemalis
Mockford, 1984
Camelopsocus hiemalis is a small, winter-active barklouse (order Psocodea, Psocidae) described by Mockford in 1984. It belongs to a monobasic , meaning it is the sole in Camelopsocus. The species is to a restricted area of the Front Ranges in Colorado, USA, where it has been observed active during warm winter days. Its specific epithet 'hiemalis' (Latin for 'of winter') reflects this unusual seasonal activity pattern.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Camelopsocus hiemalis: //ˌkæməˈlɒpsəkəs ˌhaɪˈɛməlɪs//
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Distribution
to the Front Ranges of Colorado, USA, specifically recorded from Laramie south to Westcliffe.
Seasonality
Active during winter, observed on warm winter days. The specific epithet 'hiemalis' refers to this winter activity pattern.