Pale-winged Barklouse vs Forest Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale-winged Barklouse | Forest Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Peripsocus phaeopterus | Caecilius fuscopterus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Peripsocidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Forest Barklouse
A common bark louse found on the bark and foliage of trees across Europe. It has distinctive dark-bordered wings.
Did You Know?
It is frequently found on evergreen trees and shrubs in gardens.