Cave Barklouse
Dorypteryx domestica (Smithers, 1958)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum | Hexapoda |
| Class | Insecta |
| Order | Psocodea |
| Family | Psyllipsocidae |
| Genus | Dorypteryx |
| Species | Dorypteryx domestica (Smithers, 1958) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Trogloxene
- Realm
- Terrestrial
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Kentucky.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Kentucky
Counties
- Kentucky
- Edmonson
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Giovannoli, L. 1933. Invertebrate life of Mammoth and other neighboring caves. In: Bailey, V. (ed), Cave Life of Kentucky, pp. 600–623.
How to cite this account
Dorypteryx domestica (Smithers, 1958). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2405. https://cavebiology.org/species/dorypteryx-domestica/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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