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Suborder Troctomorpha

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Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Subphylum Hexapoda (Hexapods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Psocodea (Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice)
Suborder Troctomorpha
Identification
Antennae with 14-15 segments, rarely with fewer segments (the only exception is the Palearctic genus Nephax which possess antennae of 13 segments), the flagellar segments beyond the fifth usually with secondary annulations. Labial palps 2-segmented. Forewing, when present, lacking sclerotized pterostigma. Tarsi 3-segmented.
Contributed by v belov on 28 June, 2011 - 4:07pm
Additional contributions by Arturo Santos
Last updated 4 March, 2023 - 10:26pm

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