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Metylophorus novaescotiae
Speckled Barklouse
Metylophorus novaescotiae is a species of barklouse in the family Psocidae, commonly known as the Speckled Barklouse. It is one of the most frequently observed barklice in North America, with substantial iNaturalist documentation. The species was originally described by Francis Walker in 1853 under the basionym Psocus novaescotiae. It inhabits wooded environments where it feeds on lichens, algae, and organic debris on tree bark.