
Community identification
Booklouse
Liposcelis spp.
- Order & Family
- Psocodea: Liposcelididae
- Size
- 1 - 2 mm
Natural Habitat
Damp and warm environments such as libraries, kitchens, under wallpaper, and in pantry items
Diet & Feeding
Starchy materials, mold, mildew, book bindings, and dried grains
Behavior Patterns
Scavengers that thrive in high humidity; they reproduce rapidly and are often found in large numbers but are not true lice as they do not feed on blood
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and pets as they do not bite or transmit diseases, but can be a nuisance and potentially cause minor damage to books or food supplies