Psoquillidae
Lienhard & Smithers, 2002
bird nest barklice
Genus Guides
1- Rhyopsocus(bird nest barklice)
is a of small insects commonly known as bird nest barklice, classified in the order Psocodea. The family contains approximately 8 and more than 30 described . These insects are primarily associated with bird nests, where they inhabit the accumulated organic material. The family was established by Lienhard & Smithers in 2002.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psoquillidae: /soʊˈkwɪlɪˌdiː/
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Habitat
Bird nests; inhabits accumulated organic debris including feathers, detritus, and nest materials.
Host Associations
- bird nests - Primary microhabitat; inhabit accumulated nest materials and debris
More Details
Taxonomic history
established by Lienhard & Smithers in 2002; previously treated within broader concepts of (now Psocodea). Contains one fossil , †Eorhyopsocus, known from Oise amber (France, Ypresian, ~48-56 million years ago).
Included genera
Eight extant : Balliella, Eosilla, Psoquilla, Rhyopsocidus, Rhyopsocoides, Rhyopsoculus, and Rhyopsocus; plus the fossil genus †Eorhyopsocus.