
Community identification
Booklouse
Liposcelis bostrychophila
- Order & Family
- Order Psocodea, Family Liposcelididae
- Size
- 1 to 2 millimeters in length.
Natural Habitat
Found in warm, humid indoor environments such as kitchens, libraries, and bathrooms.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on microscopic molds, fungi, starchy book bindings, and dry stored food products.
Behavior Patterns
Active runners that cannot jump or fly, often congregating in damp areas during spring and summer.
Risks & Benefits
Harmless to humans and structures, but large numbers can contaminate stored food and indicate excess indoor humidity.