Common Barklouse vs Huhu Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Barklouse | Huhu Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cerastipsocus venosus | Prionoplus reticularis |
| Order | Psocoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Psocidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm | 25-50 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| 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.
Huhu Beetle
New Zealand's largest endemic beetle, the huhu beetle is a longhorn beetle whose larvae bore into dead and decaying wood. Adults are nocturnal and strongly attracted to lights. The larvae, called huhu grubs, were a traditional food source for Maori.
Did You Know?
Huhu grubs were considered a delicacy by Maori and are said to taste like peanut butter when eaten raw.