Reuterella Barklouse vs Valenzuela Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reuterella Barklouse | Valenzuela Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Reuterella helvimacula | Valenzuela flavidus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Elipsocidae | Caeciliusidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm | 2.0-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Reuterella Barklouse
A small barklouse with distinctive pale spots on dark wings found on tree bark. It is common in mixed forests throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
This barklouse is one of the few European psocid species that can be identified in the field by its wing pattern alone.
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.