Large-winged Barklouse vs Green Carpenter Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large-winged Barklouse | Green Carpenter Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psocus leidyi | Xylocopa aerata |
| Order | Psocoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Psocidae | Apidae |
| Size | 3.0-5.0 mm | 15-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Green Carpenter Bee
A striking carpenter bee with a metallic green or golden-green thorax found only in Australia. It nests in soft dead wood and pithy plant stems.
Did You Know?
It is one of only a handful of bee species in the world with vivid metallic green body coloring in the genus Xylocopa.