Pseudocaeciliidae
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Pseudocaeciliidae is a family of Psocoptera
belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha. The name stems from a superficial resemblance to the distantly related family Caeciliusidae
(formerly Caeciliidae). The family is closely related to the families Philotarsidae
and Calopsocidae
.
Psocoptera
Psocoptera are an order of insects that are commonly known as booklice, barklice or barkflies. They first appeared in the Permian period, 295–248 million years ago. They are often regarded as the most primitive of the hemipteroids. Their name originates from the Greek word psokos meaning...
belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha. The name stems from a superficial resemblance to the distantly related family Caeciliusidae
Caeciliusidae
Caeciliusidae is a family of Psocoptera belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha. The family was once named Caeciliidae, but the latter name was changed because of homonymy with a family of amphibians.-Sources:...
(formerly Caeciliidae). The family is closely related to the families Philotarsidae
Philotarsidae
Philotarsidae is a family of Psocoptera belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha. The family is closely related to the families Pseudocaeciliidae and Calopsocidae.-Sources:...
and Calopsocidae
Calopsocidae
Calopsocidae is a family of Psocoptera belonging to the suborder Psocomorpha. Members of the family often have a Reticulation reticulate venation and coriaceous wings, and a head with a sharp vertex. Calopsocidae are especially diverse in New Guinea. This family is closely related to...
.
Sources
- Lienhard, C. & Smithers, C. N. 2002. Psocoptera (Insecta): World Catalogue and Bibliography. Instrumenta Biodiversitatis, vol. 5. Muséum d'histoire naturelle, Genève.