Common Barklouse vs Common Bark Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Barklouse | Common Bark Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerastipsocus venosus | Graphopsocus cruciatus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Psocidae | Stenopsocidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
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.