Illustration of the newly discovered barklice species Allocaecilius nilgiriensis

New Barklice Species Allocaecilius nilgiriensis Discovered in Nilgiri Mountains

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Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered and described a new species of barklice insect named Allocaecilius nilgiriensis. This discovery marks only the second time a member of this unique barklouse genus has been identified, highlighting the biodiversity of the Nilgiri Mountains.

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