Bird-nest-associates
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Neossos
Neossos is a genus of acalyptrate flies in the family Heleomyzidae. The genus is rarely collected and contains at least six described species distributed across the Nearctic region and western Europe. Most specimens have been collected from or reared in association with bird nests, where larvae develop as saprophages in nest material. The genus represents a specialized ecological association with avian nesting habitats.
Psoquillidae
bird nest barklice
Psoquillidae is a family of small insects commonly known as bird nest barklice, classified in the order Psocodea. The family contains approximately 8 genera and more than 30 described species. These insects are primarily associated with bird nests, where they inhabit the accumulated organic material. The family was established by Lienhard & Smithers in 2002.