Flat Bark Beetle vs Pale-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Flat Bark Beetle | Pale-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cucujus cinnaberinus | Peripsocus phaeopterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Cucujidae | Peripsocidae |
| Size | 11-15 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Flat Bark Beetle
A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.
Pale-winged Barklouse
A common European bark louse with smoky brown wings. It lives on tree trunks where it scrapes algae and lichen from the bark.
Did You Know?
Females guard their egg clusters on tree bark until they hatch.