Prionoglarididae is a family of the order Psocodea (formerly Psocoptera)[1] that are barklice characterized by the reduction or simplification of the lacinia in adults and the specialised form of the male genitalia.[2] It contains the only known genus of animals, Neotrogla, where females possess a penis-like organ and take on typical male sex roles.[3]
Prionoglarididae includes about 9 genera with more than 20 known species. They have been found in Europe, Afghanistan, Namibia, and the United States.[4] The only genus found in the United States is Speleketor, which includes three species: Speleketor flocki, Speleketor irwini, and Speleketor pictus.[5]
These eight genera belong to the family Prionoglarididae:[6]
Data related to Prionoglarididae at WikispeciesPrionoglarididae is a family of the order Psocodea (formerly Psocoptera) that are barklice characterized by the reduction or simplification of the lacinia in adults and the specialised form of the male genitalia. It contains the only known genus of animals, Neotrogla, where females possess a penis-like organ and take on typical male sex roles.
Prionoglarididae includes about 9 genera with more than 20 known species. They have been found in Europe, Afghanistan, Namibia, and the United States. The only genus found in the United States is Speleketor, which includes three species: Speleketor flocki, Speleketor irwini, and Speleketor pictus.
