Thylacella
Enderlein, 1911
Species Guides
1- Thylacella cubana(scaly-winged barklouse)
Thylacella is a of scaly-winged barklice in the Lepidopsocidae, first described by Enderlein in 1911. The genus contains at least 20 described and is classified within the Thylacellinae. These insects belong to the order Psocodea, which encompasses barklice and booklice.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thylacella: /ˌθaɪləˈsɛlə/
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Identification
Members of Thylacella can be distinguished from other Lepidopsocidae by their placement in the Thylacellinae. Scaly-winged barklice in this possess wings covered with or setae, a trait that separates them from other groups.
Similar Taxa
- Other Lepidopsocidae generaThylacella is distinguished by its placement in the Thylacellinae, whereas other in Lepidopsocidae belong to different subfamilies.
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Taxonomic History
The was established by Günther Enderlein in 1911 and has been maintained as a distinct lineage within Lepidopsocidae based on morphological characteristics.