Wood-boring Barklouse vs Dusty Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood-boring Barklouse | Dusty Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilopsocus mimulus | Lachesilla pedicularia |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Psilopsocidae | Lachesillidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Indoors |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Wood-boring Barklouse
An unusual psocid that bores into dead wood rather than living on bark surfaces. It creates small tunnels in decaying timber.
Did You Know?
It is one of the very few bark lice that actually bores into wood.
Dusty Barklouse
A tiny psocid commonly found in old books, herbaria, and grain stores. It thrives in dusty undisturbed environments.
Did You Know?
It is a major pest in natural history museum collections worldwide.