Banded Barklouse vs Dorypteryx Booklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Barklouse | Dorypteryx Booklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philotarsus picicornis | Dorypteryx domestica |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Philotarsidae | Psoquillidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Banded Barklouse
A small winged bark louse found on tree trunks throughout Europe. It has distinctively banded antennae.
Did You Know?
It is often the most commonly collected bark louse in European forest surveys.
Dorypteryx Booklouse
A winged domestic psocid found in houses, especially in roof spaces and lofts. It is attracted to light and sometimes swarms indoors.
Did You Know?
This booklouse frequently appears at windows and lights in old houses, often being mistaken for a tiny moth.