Banded Barklouse vs Lepinotus Booklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Barklouse | Lepinotus Booklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philotarsus picicornis | Lepinotus reticulatus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Philotarsidae | Trogiidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.0-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| 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.
Lepinotus Booklouse
A small wingless psocid with a reticulated body surface found in buildings and caves. It tolerates cooler temperatures than most booklice.
Did You Know?
This booklouse is one of the few psocid species regularly found in caves and underground environments.