Lepinotus inquilinus
Heyden, 1850
granary booklouse
Lepinotus inquilinus is a of granary booklouse in the Trogiidae. It has a broad distribution spanning Africa, Australia, Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, North America, Oceania, and Southern Asia. The species has been documented in the Azores archipelago (Pico, São Miguel, and Terceira islands). As a member of the granary booklice group, it is associated with stored products and human-modified environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lepinotus inquilinus: //ˌlɛpɪˈnoʊtəs ˌɪnkwɪˈlaɪnəs//
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Habitat
Associated with granary and stored product environments; specific microhabitat details are not well documented.
Distribution
Africa, Australia, Europe and Northern Asia (excluding China), Central America, North America, Oceania, and Southern Asia. Documented presence in the Azores: Pico, São Miguel, and Terceira islands.
Human Relevance
Classified as a granary booklouse, indicating association with stored grain and human food storage facilities.