Forest Barklouse vs Pale-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Forest Barklouse | Pale-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caecilius fuscopterus | Peripsocus phaeopterus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Caeciliusidae | Peripsocidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Forest Barklouse
A common bark louse found on the bark and foliage of trees across Europe. It has distinctive dark-bordered wings.
Did You Know?
It is frequently found on evergreen trees and shrubs in gardens.
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.