Community identification

Likely booklouse (barklouse)

Possibly *Liposcelis* species; the photo is too small for species-level identification

Natural Habitat

Indoors in humid areas, especially among stored foods, paper, books, and moldy materials.

Feeds mainly on microscopic mold, fungi, and starchy residues.

Small, soft-bodied insects that hide in cracks and multiply in damp conditions; some species are wingless.

Harmless to people and pets and do not bite; large numbers can contaminate stored goods, while feeding on mold may provide minor cleanup.