Badonnelia

Pearman, 1953

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Badonnelia is a of small psocopterans in the Sphaeropsocidae. These insects are part of the order Psocodea, which includes booklice, barklice, and parasitic lice. The genus was established by Pearman in 1953. Members of this family are characterized by their rounded, compact body form and reduced wing venation.

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How to pronounce Badonnelia: /bɑˈdɒnɛliə/

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Identification

Sphaeropsocidae, including Badonnelia, can be distinguished from other psocopteran by their highly rounded, almost spherical body shape and shortened wings with reduced venation. The family is considered one of the most morphologically specialized within Psocodea.

Distribution

Distribution records indicate presence in Norway (NO) and Sweden (SE).

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