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