Stimulopalpus

Enderlein, 1906

tropical barklice

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Stimulopalpus is a of tropical barklice in the Amphientomidae, containing at least 30 described . Members of this genus are small, wingless or weakly winged insects that inhabit tropical environments. They belong to the order Psocodea, which includes barklice, booklice, and parasitic lice. The genus was established by Enderlein in 1906 and represents one of the more species-rich genera within its family.

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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 Amphientomidae. The contains at least 30 described , making it one of the more diverse genera in the . Species-level remains incompletely resolved.

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