Compsocidae

Compsocidae is a family of Psocoptera belonging to the suborder Troctomorpha. The family comprises two extant species in two genera, both found in Mesoamerica. Compsocus elegans is found in Mexico and Central America, while Electrentomopsis variegata is found in Mexico.[1] The antennae of each species have 13 or 14 segments.

Amphientomidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Order:
Psocoptera
Suborder:
Troctomorpha
Infraorder:
Amphientometae
Family:
Compsocidae

Mockford, 1967
Genera

References
  1. "Compsocidae". Tree of Life Project. Retrieved 30 June 2018.

Sources
  • Lienhard, C. & Smithers, C. N. 2002. Psocoptera (Insecta): World Catalogue and Bibliography. Instrumenta Biodiversitatis, vol. 5. Muséum d'histoire naturelle, Genève.


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