
Community identification
Pseudoscorpion
Pseudoscorpiones
- Order & Family
- Order Pseudoscorpiones, multiple families
- Size
- 2 to 8 millimeters long
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.