Camelopsocus tucsonensis
Mockford, 1984
common barklouse
Camelopsocus tucsonensis is a of barklouse in the Psocidae, first described by Mockford in 1984. It belongs to the Camelopsocus, a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly associated with bark and lichen . The species is known from North America, with the specific epithet tucsonensis suggesting a type locality in or near Tucson, Arizona. Like other , it is likely a feeding on microflora.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Camelopsocus tucsonensis: /ˌkæməloʊˈsɒkəs ˌtʌksəˈnɛnsɪs/
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Habitat
Bark and lichen on trees, based on -level of Psocidae.
Distribution
North America; type locality inferred as Tucson, Arizona region based on specific epithet.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Described by Edward L. Mockford in 1984. The Camelopsocus is placed in the tribe Ptyctini within Psocinae.
Observation Status
Only 4 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.