Troctomorpha

Troctomorpha

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Troctomorpha: //trɒkˈtoʊmɔːrfə//

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Images

Lithoseopsis hellmani by Juan Cruzado Cortés. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Liposcelis bostrychophila by Walker, K.. Used under a CC BY 3.0 au license.
2007-03-29 Tapinella panuoides (Batsch) E.-J. Gilbert 202560 by This image was created by user Gerhard Koller (Gerhard) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here.. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
2007-03-29 Tapinella panuoides (Batsch) E.-J. Gilbert 202557 by This image was created by user Gerhard Koller (Gerhard) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here.. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
2007-03-29 Tapinella panuoides (Batsch) E.-J. Gilbert 202558 by This image was created by user Gerhard Koller (Gerhard) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here.. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Stimulopalpus japonicus by Owen Strickland. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Troctomorpha is a major suborder of Psocodea, which includes various barklice, booklice, and parasitic lice. It has a significant diversity with over 5,800 described species.

Physical Characteristics

Antennae with 14-15 segments, rarely with fewer segments; Labial palps 2-segmented; Forewing, when present, lacking sclerotized pterostigma; Tarsi 3-segmented.

Identification Tips

Look for the unique segmentation of the antennae, specifically 14-15 segments, which is characteristic of this suborder.

Evolution

The oldest record of the suborder is Paramesopsocus adibi from the Late Jurassic.

Similar Taxa

Tags

  • Troctomorpha
  • Psocodea
  • insects
  • lice