What Bug Is That? The guide to Australian insect families.

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Hemipsocidae

Overview

They are active when disturbed, fluttering and tumbling in a characteristic manner. They are mainly inhabitants of leaf litter and dried leaves.

Description

Distinguishable by 2-branched M and areola postica connected to M by a cross-vein. Many species have conspicuous spots on the fore wings from which the setae arise.

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