Banded Barklouse vs Powderpost Drywood Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Barklouse | Powderpost Drywood Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philotarsus picicornis | Cryptotermes domesticus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Philotarsidae | Kalotermitidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Powderpost Drywood Termite
A destructive drywood termite that reduces wood to a fine powder. It is a major pest of wooden structures across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Infested timber can appear intact on the surface while being completely hollow and powder-filled inside.