Broad-winged Barklouse vs Western Cedar Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-winged Barklouse | Western Cedar Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psococerastis gibbosa | Trachykele blondeli |
| Order | Psocoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psocidae | Buprestidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-winged Barklouse
A large bark louse found on tree trunks across Europe. It has broad wings and a rounded body compared to most psocids.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest bark lice found in Europe.
Western Cedar Borer
A large, dark metallic jewel beetle that develops in western red cedar. Larvae create distinctive oval exit holes in timber.
Did You Know?
Their development can take over a decade in dry seasoned wood, making them among the slowest-developing beetles.