The first fossil Compsocidae from Cretaceous Burmese amber (Insecta, Psocoptera, Troctomorpha)
Abstract
The first fossil record of the Compsocidae, Burmacompsocus perreaui gen. et sp. nov., is described from Late Albian Burmese amber. Its strong similarity to the two extant compsocid genera suggests a remarkable morphological stability within this group of 100 Ma. This family, now known only in Central America, was certainly more widespread in the past.
- Publication:
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Cretaceous Research
- Pub Date:
- 2007
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.cretres.2007.02.002
- Bibcode:
- 2007CrRes..28.1039N
- Keywords:
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- Insecta;
- Psocomorpha;
- Troctomorpha;
- Compsocidae;
- First fossil record;
- Cretaceous;
- Burmese amber