Dorypteryx Booklouse vs Banded Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dorypteryx Booklouse | Banded Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorypteryx domestica | Philotarsus picicornis |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Psoquillidae | Philotarsidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Woodlands |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dorypteryx Booklouse
A winged domestic psocid found in houses, especially in roof spaces and lofts. It is attracted to light and sometimes swarms indoors.
Did You Know?
This booklouse frequently appears at windows and lights in old houses, often being mistaken for a tiny moth.
Banded Barklouse
A small winged bark louse found on tree trunks throughout Europe. It has distinctively banded antennae.
Did You Know?
It is often the most commonly collected bark louse in European forest surveys.