Bug Identifier
Pseudoscorpion
Community identification

Pseudoscorpion

Pseudoscorpiones

Order & Family
Order Pseudoscorpiones, multiple families
Size
2 to 8 millimeters long
See this bug in the Encyclopedia

Natural Habitat

Found in leaf litter, under bark, soil, and sometimes in human dwellings.

Diet & Feeding

Predatory, feeding on small insects like booklice, mites, and ant larvae.

Behavior Patterns

Solitary and nocturnal, using phoresy to hitch rides on larger insects for dispersal.

Risks & Benefits

Completely harmless to humans; acts as a beneficial pest controller by eating household pests.