Hemipsocus chloroticus
This record describes Hemipsocus chloroticus (species). Recorded family: Hemipsocidae. Recorded order: Psocodea.
Identification and Appearance
Note M-Cu crossvein in forewing --Ed Mockford
Wikipedia reference for Hemipsocus chloroticus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemipsocus_chloroticus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Psocodea (Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice)
- Suborder
- Psocomorpha
- Family
- Hemipsocidae (Leaf Litter Barklice)
- Genus
- Hemipsocus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to the Oriental Region (also known from many islands in the c. Pacific), adventive in our area: established locally in SC, FL, TX (coastal plain)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hemipsocus chloroticus (Hagen 1858)
About Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice: the wider group
Order-level background for Psocodea, the group containing Hemipsocus chloroticus. 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 Hemipsocus chloroticus (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Beatriz Moisset; Additional contributions by Robert Lord Zimlich , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hemipsocus chloroticus
What is Hemipsocus chloroticus?
Hemipsocus chloroticus is a species in the family Hemipsocidae, within the order Psocodea.
How do you identify Hemipsocus chloroticus?
Note M-Cu crossvein in forewing --Ed Mockford
Where is Hemipsocus chloroticus found?
Range: native to the Oriental Region (also known from many islands in the c. Pacific), adventive in our area: established locally in SC, FL, TX (coastal plain)