Compsocus
Compsocus is a genus within the Psocoptera order of insects, commonly known as booklice or barklice. The only known species in this genus, Compsocus elegans, is found in Mexico and Central America.[1] It was first identified by Nathan Banks in 1930.[2]
| Compsocus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Psocodea |
| Family: | Compsocidae |
| Genus: | Compsocus Banks, 1930 |
| Species: | C. elegans |
| Binomial name | |
| Compsocus elegans Banks, 1930 | |
References
- "Compsocidae". Tree of Life Project. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- Eric Tentarelli (2012). A Guide to Insects (1st ed.). Blackwell. p. 144.
External links
- genus Compsocus Banks, 1930. Psocodea Species File Online
- species Compsocus elegans Banks, 1930. Psocodea Species File Online
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