Lichen Mantis vs Banded Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lichen Mantis | Banded Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pogonogaster tristani | Philotarsus picicornis |
| Order | Mantodea | Psocoptera |
| Family | Thespidae | Philotarsidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Lichen Mantis
A small mantis covered in mossy-looking protuberances that mimic lichen.
Did You Know?
Its body is covered in lobes and filaments that perfectly match tree lichen.
Banded Barklouse
A small winged bark louse found on tree trunks throughout Europe. It has distinctively banded antennae.
Did You Know?
It is often the most commonly collected bark louse in European forest surveys.