Trichadenotecnum quaesitum
(Chapman, 1930)
common barklouse
Trichadenotecnum quaesitum is a of common barklouse in the Psocidae. It occurs in North America, with distribution records from the United States and Canada. The species was described by Chapman in 1930, originally under the name Trichadenotecnum quaesitellum. As a member of the order Psocodea, it has chewing mouthparts and is associated with bark and similar .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trichadenotecnum quaesitum: /trɪˌkædəˈnɒtɛknəm kweɪˈsɪtəm/
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Habitat
Associated with bark and similar substrates, based on -level and .
Distribution
North America: United States and Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Trichadenotecnum alexanderaeOccurs in same region and ; belongs to same and may be confused in field observations.
- Indiopsocus spp.Another common barklouse in North America with similar size and preferences.
- Graphopsocus cruciatusNarrow barklouse that may be mistaken for common barklice due to similar size and bark-dwelling habits.
More Details
Original Description
Originally described as Trichadenotecnum quaesitellum by Chapman in 1930, later corrected to T. quaesitum.