Common Bark Louse vs Large-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Bark Louse | Large-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Graphopsocus cruciatus | Psocus leidyi |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Stenopsocidae | Psocidae |
| Size | 3-4 mm | 3.0-5.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Common Bark Louse
A winged bark louse with distinctive cross-shaped wing markings found on tree trunks across Europe. It feeds on algae and lichen on bark.
Did You Know?
Its cross-shaped wing pattern makes it one of the easiest bark lice to identify.
Large-winged Barklouse
A conspicuous barklouse with large patterned wings found on deciduous trees. Adults are active in late summer and autumn.
Did You Know?
Despite their delicate appearance, winged barklice are surprisingly strong fliers and are attracted to lights at night.