Pale-winged Barklouse vs Arid-land Subterranean Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale-winged Barklouse | Arid-land Subterranean Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peripsocus phaeopterus | Reticulitermes tibialis |
| Order | Psocoptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Peripsocidae | Rhinotermitidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | Workers 3-4 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Western and central United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pale-winged Barklouse
A common European bark louse with smoky brown wings. It lives on tree trunks where it scrapes algae and lichen from the bark.
Did You Know?
Females guard their egg clusters on tree bark until they hatch.
Arid-land Subterranean Termite
A subterranean termite adapted to dry conditions in the western United States. It builds mud tubes across exposed surfaces to maintain humidity.
Did You Know?
It thrives in desert conditions where annual rainfall is less than 250 mm by deeply tapping soil moisture.