Bug Identifier
Booklouse
Community identification

Booklouse

Liposcelis bostrychophila

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

Found indoors in humid areas, damp walls, old books, and pantries.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on microscopic molds, fungi, starchy adhesives, and paper products.

Behavior Patterns

Wingless and fast-running, thriving in high humidity environments above 75 percent.

Risks & Benefits

Harmless to humans and pets, but high populations can contaminate stored food and damage old paper goods.