Lepinotus Booklouse vs Furniture Booklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lepinotus Booklouse | Furniture Booklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lepinotus reticulatus | Liposcelis paeta |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Trogiidae | Liposcelididae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm | 0.7-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Indoors |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Lepinotus Booklouse
A small wingless psocid with a reticulated body surface found in buildings and caves. It tolerates cooler temperatures than most booklice.
Did You Know?
This booklouse is one of the few psocid species regularly found in caves and underground environments.
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.