Mascarene Spreadwing vs Valenzuela Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Spreadwing | Valenzuela Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lestes auripennis | Valenzuela flavidus |
| Order | Odonata | Psocoptera |
| Family | Lestidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | 3.5-4.5 cm | 2.0-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Mauritius, Reunion | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Endangered | Not Evaluated |
Mascarene Spreadwing
A rare damselfly endemic to Mauritius and Reunion in the Mascarene Islands. It breeds in slow-flowing streams with overhanging vegetation.
Did You Know?
Most of Mauritius's original wetland habitat has been converted to sugar cane fields.
Valenzuela Barklouse
A common yellowish barklouse found on a wide range of trees and shrubs. It is one of the most abundant psocids in temperate regions.
Did You Know?
This species is so common that it appears in almost every barklouse survey conducted in Europe.