Long-winged Barklouse vs Broad-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Long-winged Barklouse | Broad-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectopsocus briggsi | Psococerastis gibbosa |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Ectopsocidae | Psocidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Parks |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Australasia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Long-winged Barklouse
A widespread bark louse found on tree trunks and dead leaves across Europe and introduced to other continents. It has long narrow wings.
Did You Know?
It has successfully colonized multiple continents through accidental human transport.
Broad-winged Barklouse
A large bark louse found on tree trunks across Europe. It has broad wings and a rounded body compared to most psocids.
Did You Know?
It is one of the largest bark lice found in Europe.