Death Watch Barklouse vs Tasmanian Cave Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Death Watch Barklouse | Tasmanian Cave Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogium pulsatorium | Micropathus ditto |
| Order | Psocoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Trogiidae | Rhaphidophoridae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Death Watch Barklouse
A common indoor booklouse known for producing a quiet tapping sound by striking its abdomen against surfaces. It is found in old buildings and museums.
Did You Know?
Its tapping sound was historically mistaken for a death omen, hence its common name.
Tasmanian Cave Cricket
A recently described cave cricket from wet forests of Tasmania, Australia. It is a short-range endemic threatened by habitat loss.
Did You Know?
It was only formally described in recent years despite being known to cavers.