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Neossos tombstonensis
Neossos tombstonensis is a recently described species of small acalyptrate fly in the family Heleomyzidae, endemic to the Yukon Territory, Canada. It is the fourth described Nearctic species of the rarely collected genus Neossos. The species is extremely small (1.9–2.1 mm) and was described from only two specimens collected by sweeping vegetation in subarctic habitats. Despite the collection method, the species is hypothesized to be an obligate associate of bird nests based on consistent habits documented across other members of the genus.
Rhyopsocus
bird nest barklice
Rhyopsocus is a genus of barklice in the family Psoquillidae, commonly referred to as bird nest barklice. The genus contains more than 20 described species. These insects are associated with bird nests, where they feed on organic debris. They are small, soft-bodied insects typical of the order Psocodea.
Rhyopsocus bentonae
bird nest barklouse
Rhyopsocus bentonae is a barklouse species in the family Psoquillidae, described by Sommerman in 1956. It is classified within the suborder Trogiomorpha and infraorder Atropetae of the order Psocodea. The species is distributed across Central and North America. As a member of Psoquillidae, it is associated with bird nest habitats.
Scenopinus
window flies
Scenopinus is a genus of small flies in the family Scenopinidae, commonly known as window flies. Species are typically dark-colored with clear wings and are associated with bird nests, buildings, and forest habitats. Larvae are predatory, feeding on other arthropods including moth and flea larvae. The genus occurs across the Palaearctic region, with records from Europe and boreal forest zones.