Cerobasis annulata
This record describes Cerobasis annulata (species). Recorded family: Trogiidae. Recorded order: Psocodea.
Identification and Appearance
Note long winglets with brown spotting (Ed Mockford, pers. comm.)
Wikipedia reference for Cerobasis annulata: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerobasis_annulata.
Classification
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Domestic species, rare in N.America, probably introduced and established in homes of coastal CA (Ed Mockford, pers. comm.); found in Europe/Mediterranean (widespread), many Atlantic islands, Australia, Chile
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cerobasis annulata (Hagen 1865)
About Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice: the wider group
Order-level background for Psocodea, the group containing Cerobasis annulata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Psocodea includes ~11,000 described species of booklice, barklice, and parasitic lice. Booklice (Psocoptera) are among the most common household insects, thriving in humid environments where they feed on mold and fungi.
Ecological role of the group
Barklice are important decomposers that feed on algae, lichens, and fungi on tree bark. They help recycle nutrients in forest ecosystems. Parasitic lice have co-evolved with their hosts for millions of years, providing insights into host evolutionary history.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) affect an estimated 6-12 million children aged 3-11 in the U.S. annually (CDC). The U.S. lice treatment market is valued at over $1 billion per year.
Recorded sources for this group: CDC, dermatology research, entomology textbooks. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cerobasis annulata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Beatriz Moisset
Frequently Asked Questions About Cerobasis annulata
What is Cerobasis annulata?
Cerobasis annulata is a species in the family Trogiidae, within the order Psocodea.
How do you identify Cerobasis annulata?
Note long winglets with brown spotting (Ed Mockford, pers. comm.)
Where is Cerobasis annulata found?
Range: Domestic species, rare in N.America, probably introduced and established in homes of coastal CA (Ed Mockford, pers. comm.); found in Europe/Mediterranean (widespread), many Atlantic islands, Australia, Chile