Desert Threadtail Damselfly vs Web-spinning Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Desert Threadtail Damselfly | Web-spinning Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Protoneuridae sp. | Archipsocus nomas |
| Order | Odonata | Psocoptera |
| Family | Coenagrionidae | Archipsocidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeastern United States, Central America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Desert Threadtail Damselfly
A tiny, thread-thin damselfly found near desert springs and oases. It has one of the most restricted habitats of any dragonfly, depending on permanent desert water.
Did You Know?
Some desert threadtails exist in populations of fewer than 100 individuals at a single spring.
Web-spinning Barklouse
A bark louse known for spinning communal silk webs over tree bark in tropical and subtropical regions. Large colonies can cover entire tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Their communal silk webs can cover entire tree trunks like a ghostly shroud.