Myopsocidae
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Lichenomima
mouse-like barklice
Lichenomima is a genus of psocopterans in the family Myopsocidae, commonly referred to as 'mouse-like barklice.' The genus was established by Enderlein in 1910 and contains more than 40 described species. These insects are part of the diverse barklice fauna associated with tree bark and lichen habitats.
Lichenomima lugens
mouse-like barklouse
Lichenomima lugens is a species of barklouse in the family Myopsocidae, originally described by Hagen in 1861 as Psocus lugens. It belongs to a group commonly referred to as mouse-like barklice due to their general body form. The species has been documented in North America with records from both the United States and Canada. Like other members of Myopsocidae, it is associated with bark habitats.
Myopsocus
Myopsocus is a genus of barklice in the family Myopsocidae, established by Hagen in 1866. Members of this genus are small, soft-bodied insects that inhabit tropical and subtropical regions. The genus is distinguished by specific wing venation patterns and genitalic structures. Myopsocus species are found in the Americas and Pacific islands, with records from the United States to Fiji.