Large-winged Barklouse vs Furniture Booklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large-winged Barklouse | Furniture Booklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psocus leidyi | Liposcelis paeta |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Psocidae | Liposcelididae |
| Size | 3.0-5.0 mm | 0.7-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, North America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Large-winged Barklouse
A conspicuous barklouse with large patterned wings found on deciduous trees. Adults are active in late summer and autumn.
Did You Know?
Despite their delicate appearance, winged barklice are surprisingly strong fliers and are attracted to lights at night.
Furniture Booklouse
A minute pale booklouse often found in new homes and recently plastered walls. It feeds on microscopic mold in damp indoor environments.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks in new buildings disappear once the structure dries out and mold can no longer grow on fresh plaster.