Tropical Warehouse Psocid vs Common Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tropical Warehouse Psocid | Common Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liposcelis corrodens | Cerastipsocus venosus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Liposcelididae | Psocidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 4.0-6.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Woodlands |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Asia, Africa, South America, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Tropical Warehouse Psocid
A small wingless booklouse found in food stores throughout the tropics. It contaminates stored food with body fragments and feces.
Did You Know?
This species can survive for weeks without food by entering a dormant state when conditions become unfavorable.
Common Barklouse
A large winged barklouse found in herds on tree trunks in eastern North America. It has prominent veined wings and feeds on algae and lichens.
Did You Know?
These barklice form conspicuous herds of up to several hundred individuals that march across tree trunks in unison.