Epiphytic-feeder
Guides
Amphigerontia bifasciata
Amphigerontia bifasciata is a small barklouse species in the family Psocidae, characterized by yellowish-black coloration with two dark transverse bands. First described by Latreille in 1799 as Psocus bifasciatus, this species is widely distributed across Europe and has been introduced to North America. It inhabits diverse woody and herbaceous vegetation, feeding on epiphytic microflora.
Mesopsocus immunis
woodland barklouse
Mesopsocus immunis is a barklouse species in the family Mesopsocidae, commonly known as the woodland barklouse. It occurs across Western Europe and Hungary, inhabiting woodland environments where it feeds on lichens, algae, and other organic material on tree bark. The species has been introduced to North America, with records from Canada.