Troctomorpha

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Troctomorpha: //trɒkˈtoʊmɔːrfə//

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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

• Psocomorpha
• Trogiomorpha

Tags

• Troctomorpha
• Psocodea
• insects
• lice