Loensia moesta
(Hagen, 1861)
common barklouse
Loensia moesta is a of barklouse in the Psocidae, first described by Hagen in 1861 under the name Psocus moestus. It is widely distributed across North America, with confirmed records from the United States and Canada. As a member of the order Psocodea, it is part of a group of small, soft-bodied insects commonly known as barklice or booklice. The species is relatively well-documented in entomological collections and citizen science platforms, with over 140 verified observations on iNaturalist.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Loensia moesta: //ˈlɛn.si.ə ˈmœs.ta//
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from United States and Canada.