Psocoptera (lnsecta) from the Sierra Tarahumara, Chihuahua, Mexico

Resumen

Results of a survey of the Psocoptera of the Sierra Tara humara, conducted from 14-20 June, 2002, are here presented. 33 species, in 17 genera and 12 families were collected; 17 species have nol been described. 17 species are represented by 1-3 individuals, and 22 species were found each in only one collecling locality. lt was estimaled that from 10 to 12 more species may occur in the area. Fisher's Alpha Diversity Index gave a value of 9.01. Only one species of Psocoptera had been recorded previously in the a rea. This study rises to 37 the species of Psocoptera known in the state of Chihuahua.