Bug Identifier
Booklouse
Community identification

Booklouse

Liposcelis bostrychophila

Order & Family
Order Psocodea, Family Liposcelididae
Size
1 mm to 2 mm in length.
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Natural Habitat

Found indoors in damp, humid areas, libraries, pantries, and among moldy stored products.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on microscopic molds, fungi, starch, paste, and book bindings.

Behavior Patterns

Active runners that cannot fly; often reproduce via parthenogenesis in indoor environments.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and pets, does not bite or transmit disease, but large numbers can be a nuisance and indicate high humidity.