Lepinotus Booklouse vs Dorypteryx Booklouse

Side-by-side species comparison

Lepinotus Booklouse

A small wingless psocid with a reticulated body surface found in buildings and caves. It tolerates cooler temperatures than most booklice.

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This booklouse is one of the few psocid species regularly found in caves and underground environments.

A winged domestic psocid found in houses, especially in roof spaces and lofts. It is attracted to light and sometimes swarms indoors.

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This booklouse frequently appears at windows and lights in old houses, often being mistaken for a tiny moth.