Dominican Amber Cricket vs Lepinotus Booklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dominican Amber Cricket | Lepinotus Booklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Amphiacusta annulipes | Lepinotus reticulatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Phalangopsidae | Trogiidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 1.0-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Dominican Republic, Haiti | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Dominican Amber Cricket
A cave-dwelling cricket found in Hispaniola with long antennae and pale coloring. It is related to species found preserved in Dominican amber.
Did You Know?
Close relatives of this cricket have been found perfectly preserved in 20-million-year-old Dominican amber.
Lepinotus Booklouse
A small wingless psocid with a reticulated body surface found in buildings and caves. It tolerates cooler temperatures than most booklice.
Did You Know?
This booklouse is one of the few psocid species regularly found in caves and underground environments.