Psyllipsocus ramburii - Nymph

Last stadium nymph of macropterous form of Psyllipsocus ramburii found in the bathroom during construction work - originally a cavernicolous species but now mostly cosmopolitan in human buildings.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

Cool! How small are these? Posted 4 years ago
1. Pudding4brains
  
  Lion
  
  This one would have been somewhat under 2mm (1.5-1.7?) I guess. I saw a smaller critter (< 1mm) running about together with this one (younger nymph probably) but couldn't find it again after getting the camera. Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Wow, was expecting something like 3-4mm. Truly excellent shot! Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Pudding4brains
      
      Lion
      
      Thanks Ferdy - that was another 'zooming disease' series, with most images only having a fraction of the critter in focus *rolleyes* Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Know what you mean, hehe. Posted 4 years ago

The Psyllipsocus ramburii

''Psyllipsocus ramburii'' is a species of cave barklouse in the family Psyllipsocidae. It is found in Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, Northern Asia , Central America, North America, Oceania, South America, and Southern Asia.

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Similar species: Barklice, Booklice, Etc.

Species identified by Pudding4brains