Ruddy Barklouse vs Banded Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ruddy Barklouse | Banded Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elipsocus hyalinus | Philotarsus picicornis |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Elipsocidae | Philotarsidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ruddy Barklouse
A delicate bark louse with translucent wings found in European forests. It lives on lichens and algae growing on tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Its nearly transparent wings make it almost invisible when resting on pale lichen.
Banded Barklouse
A small winged bark louse found on tree trunks throughout Europe. It has distinctively banded antennae.
Did You Know?
It is often the most commonly collected bark louse in European forest surveys.