Archipsocidae
| Archipsocidae | |
|---|---|
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| Archipsocus nomas | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Psocodea |
| Suborder: | Psocomorpha |
| Infraorder: | Archipsocetae |
| Family: | Archipsocidae Pearman, 1936 |
| Genera | |
Archipsocidae is a family of barklice of the order Psocodea (formerly Psocoptera) belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha.[1] Members of the family are characterized by their reduced wing venation. Some species are viviparous. The family includes about 80 species in five genera.
Characteristics
[edit]Barklice in Archipsocidae typically range from 1.2–1.8 millimetres (0.047–0.071 in) in length.[2] They have small appendages at the end of their legs called tarsi that are segmented into two pieces. Archipsocidae can have different appearing wings for different individuals in a phenomenon called alary polymorphism.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ Johnson, Kevin P.; Smith, Vincent S. (2021). "Psocodea species file online, Version 5.0". Retrieved 2021-11-05.
- 1 2 New, Tim R.; Lienhard, C. (2007). The Psocoptera of tropical South-east Asia. Fauna Malesiana handbook. Leiden Boston: Brill. p. 112. ISBN 978-90-474-1982-2.
Sources
[edit]- Lienhard, C. & Smithers, C. N. 2002. Psocoptera (Insecta): World Catalogue and Bibliography. Instrumenta Biodiversitatis, vol. 5. Muséum d'histoire naturelle, Genève.
External links
[edit]- Archipsocus nomas, a webbing barklouse on the UF / IFAS Featured Creatures Web site
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