
Community identification
Booklouse
Liposcelis bostrychophila
- Order & Family
- Order Psocodea, Family Liposcelididae
- Size
- 1 mm to 2 mm in length.
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.