Stimulopalpus
Enderlein, 1906
tropical barklice
Stimulopalpus is a of tropical in the , containing at least 30 described . Members of this genus are small, wingless or weakly that inhabit tropical environments. They belong to the , which includes barklice, , and parasitic . The genus was established by Enderlein in 1906 and represents one of the more species-rich genera within its family.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stimulopalpus: /ˌstɪm.jʊˈlɒp.əl.pəs/
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Habitat
Tropical environments; specific microhabitat preferences are not well documented for most .
Distribution
Tropical regions; precise geographic range varies by within the .
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Taxonomic notes
Stimulopalpus is placed in the Amphientominae within . The contains at least 30 described , making it one of the more diverse genera in the . Species-level remains incompletely resolved.