Dusty Barklouse vs Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusty Barklouse | Pitted Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lachesilla pedicularia | Cnesinus strigicollis |
| Order | Psocoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Lachesillidae | Curculionidae |
| Size | 1-1.5 mm | 2-3mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Gardens |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dusty Barklouse
A tiny psocid commonly found in old books, herbaria, and grain stores. It thrives in dusty undisturbed environments.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest in natural history museum collections worldwide.
Pitted Ambrosia Beetle
A tiny dark brown bark beetle that cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. It introduces ambrosia fungi into the wood which it and its larvae eat.
Did You Know?
It is one of many beetle species that practice true agriculture cultivating fungal crops inside tree tunnels for food.