Indiopsocus

Mockford, 1974

common barklice

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Indiopsocus is a of common barklice in the Psocidae, containing more than 30 described . These small insects are found primarily in the Americas, with records from the United States through Central America. As members of Psocidae, they inhabit terrestrial environments where they feed on organic detritus. The genus was established by Mockford in 1974.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Indiopsocus: /ˌɪndiɑːpˈsoʊkəs/

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Distribution

Bahamas, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and the United States (including Texas). Records suggest a primarily Neotropical and Nearctic distribution.

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Taxonomic History

The Indiopsocus was established by Mockford in 1974. It belongs to the tribe Ptyctini within the Psocinae.

Species Diversity

More than 30 have been described in this , with 39 species listed in some sources.

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