Indiopsocus coquilletti

(Banks, 1920)

common barklouse

Indiopsocus coquilletti is a of barklouse in the Psocidae. It is found in Central America and North America, including the United States and Mexico. Barklice in this family are commonly encountered on bark, foliage, and other surfaces where they feed on organic debris.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Indiopsocus coquilletti: /ˌɪndiːoʊˈsoʊkəs ˌkɒkwɪˈjɛti/

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Habitat

Found on bark, foliage, and other surfaces where organic debris accumulates. As a member of the Psocidae, it likely inhabits similar microhabitats to other common barklice.

Distribution

Central America and North America. Present in the United States and Mexico.

Human Relevance

Often attracted to lights at night. Easily mistaken for planthoppers or tiny , but distinguished by having chewing mouthparts rather than a beak or .

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