Booklice
Scientific Name: Liposcelis spp.
Order & Family: Order Psocodea (formerly Psocoptera), Family Liposcelididae
Size: 1 to 2 mm in length
Natural Habitat
High-humidity indoor environments, stored grain, damp books, and wallpaper paste.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on microscopic mold, fungi, starches, and organic debris.
Behavior Patterns
Fast-moving, wingless in many indoor species, and prefers dark, moist areas. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless to humans but can contaminate stored food products and damage old book bindings in large numbers.
Identified on: 6/13/2026