Web-spinning Barklouse vs Long-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Web-spinning Barklouse | Long-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archipsocus nomas | Ectopsocus briggsi |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Archipsocidae | Ectopsocidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southeastern United States, Central America | Europe, North America, Australasia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Web-spinning Barklouse
A bark louse known for spinning communal silk webs over tree bark in tropical and subtropical regions. Large colonies can cover entire tree trunks.
Did You Know?
Their communal silk webs can cover entire tree trunks like a ghostly shroud.
Long-winged Barklouse
A widespread bark louse found on tree trunks and dead leaves across Europe and introduced to other continents. It has long narrow wings.
Did You Know?
It has successfully colonized multiple continents through accidental human transport.