Lepidotrichidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lepidotrichidae: //ˌlɛpɪdoʊˈtrɪkɪdiː//

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Summary

Lepidotrichidae is a family of basal insects within the order Zygentoma, containing a single extant species, Tricholepidion gertschi, as well as the extinct genus Lepidotrix. Recent studies suggest that Tricholepidion may belong to its own family, Tricholepidiidae, rather than being closely related to Lepidotrichidae.

Habitat

Western North America

Distribution

Specifically found in areas of western North America

Similar Taxa

• Tricholepidion gertschi

Tags

• Lepidotrichidae
• Zygentoma
• Tricholepidion gertschi
• insects