Myopsocus minutus 0
Myopsocus minutus
This record describes Myopsocus minutus (species). Recorded family: Myopsocidae. Recorded order: Psocodea.
Identification and Appearance
This is the smallest myopsocid in North America. The pigmentation pattern on the forewing pattern in Figure 814 in North American Psocoptera (Mockford 1993). In this species the anterior margin of the forewing has a inward curve.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Psocodea (Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice)
- Suborder
- Psocomorpha
- Family
- Myopsocidae (Mouse-like Barklice)
- Genus
- Myopsocus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Branches of oaks and citrus trees.
Geographic Range
Florida to Cuba and the Dominican Republic; also in northern Mexico.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Myopsocus minutus (Mockford 1974)
About Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice: the wider group
Order-level background for Psocodea, the group containing Myopsocus minutus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Myopsocus minutus 0
What is Myopsocus minutus 0?
Myopsocus minutus 0 (Myopsocus minutus) is a species in the family Myopsocidae, within the order Psocodea.
How do you identify Myopsocus minutus 0?
This is the smallest myopsocid in North America. The pigmentation pattern on the forewing pattern in Figure 814 in North American Psocoptera (Mockford 1993). In this species the anterior margin of the forewing has a inward curve.
Where is Myopsocus minutus 0 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Branches of oaks and citrus trees. |
| Range | Florida to Cuba and the Dominican Republic; also in northern Mexico. |