Common Barklouse vs Cave Bark Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Barklouse | Cave Bark Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerastipsocus venosus | Prionoglaris stygia |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Psocidae | Prionoglarididae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Southern Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
Common Barklouse
A large winged barklouse found in herds on tree trunks in eastern North America. It has prominent veined wings and feeds on algae and lichens.
Did You Know?
These barklice form conspicuous herds of up to several hundred individuals that march across tree trunks in unison.
Cave Bark Louse
A primitive cave-dwelling bark louse found in European caves. It retains many ancestral features making it important for understanding psocid evolution.
Did You Know?
It is considered one of the most primitive living members of the order Psocoptera.