Fringed Longhorn vs Broad-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fringed Longhorn | Broad-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonocherus hispidus | Psococerastis gibbosa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Psocidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Fringed Longhorn
A tiny lamiin covered in tufts of erect bristles that give it a shaggy appearance. Found across Europe in hedgerows and woodland edges. Larvae develop in small dead twigs of various broadleaf trees.
Did You Know?
At barely 5 mm long, it is one of Europe's smallest cerambycids but is surprisingly widespread and common.
Broad-winged Barklouse
A large bark louse found on tree trunks across Europe. It has broad wings and a rounded body compared to most psocids.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest bark lice found in Europe.