Wood-boring Barklouse vs Lepinotus Booklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wood-boring Barklouse | Lepinotus Booklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psilopsocus mimulus | Lepinotus reticulatus |
| Order | Psocoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Psilopsocidae | Trogiidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.0-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Central America, South America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Lepinotus Booklouse
A small wingless psocid with a reticulated body surface found in buildings and caves. It tolerates cooler temperatures than most booklice.
Did You Know?
This booklouse is one of the few psocid species regularly found in caves and underground environments.