Indiopsocus lacteus
Mockford & Young, 2015
Indiopsocus lacteus is a of in the , described by Mockford and Young in 2015. The species name "lacteus" (milky or milk-) likely refers to its pale coloration. Like other members of the Indiopsocus, it belongs to the common barklice, a group of small, soft-bodied often found on tree bark, rocks, and other surfaces. The species has been documented in North America, including observations in Kansas.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Indiopsocus lacteus: /ˌɪndiəˈpsɒkəs ˈlæktiəs/
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Distribution
Documented in North America, with confirmed observations in Kansas, United States.
Human Relevance
, including of Indiopsocus, are frequently encountered during blacklight surveys and are easily mistaken for or tiny by casual observers. They have rather than the or found in or .
Similar Taxa
- Graphopsocus cruciatusAnother common that co-occurs at blacklight stations; distinguished by different patterning and body shape.
- Trichadenotecnum alexanderae species complexFrequently found in the same and sampling events; requires close examination to separate from Indiopsocus .
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Indiopsocus was established relatively recently in , and continue to be described and refined. Mockford and Young's 2015 description of I. lacteus reflects ongoing work in North .
Collection Method
Specimens have been collected using at night, a standard method for sampling micro-.