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Barklouse

Photo by LaurenZarate
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Field Notes

Description:

Shiny black with yellow markings. Large Barklouse (Family Psocidae of the Psocoptera) of almost 1 cm in length.

Habitat:

On grasses close to the river, Ravine of the Corazon del Fortin, Fortin de Las Flores, Veracruz, Mexico.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Barklouse

Cerastipsocus venosus

Reference Link
KeithRoragen
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Comments (1)
LaurenZarate
Thank you Keith for the identification. It must be a different genus and species though than those of the US and it was also quite large for a Psocid.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Mexico Horn of Plenty
Mission
Biodiversidad de las Altas Montañas

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PublishedMarch 13, 2013

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