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Photo#2337553
Pennsylvania Barklouse for ID - Lichenomima

Pennsylvania Barklouse for ID - Lichenomima
Northkill Road north of Shartlesville, Berks County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 28, 2022
On a sheet with a Bioquip UV black light.

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Myopsocids are ticky to ID ...
there are many undescribed species. The pigment pattern on the forewing varies within species and examination of the genitalia is often necessary in order to determine species. This whole family neeeds revision in North America, but who will take on that adventure?

 
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I would think that might be you!

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