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bark louse - Philotarsus californicus
Copyright © 2010 Chris Mallory

bark louse - Philotarsus californicus
Crystal Cove, Orange County, California, USA
May 23, 2010
Size: DNM, est 2-3 mm
Was unable to take this one in for better photos, which is unfortunate because this was a rather nice one.
Contributed by Chris Mallory on 23 May, 2010 - 5:34pm
Last updated 25 May, 2010 - 11:45am

Good to see a healthy, normal-looking specimen...
...for reference purposes (instead of my sad, water-logged submission). Nice find, Chris!
… Harsi S. Parker, 25 May, 2010 - 12:41pm

Duplicate comment -- oops!
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… Harsi S. Parker, 25 May, 2010 - 12:40pm

Philotarsus californicus Mockford -- Ed Mockford det.
Moved from Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice.
… v belov, 25 May, 2010 - 11:45am

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