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Cerastipsocus venosus Barklice are beneficial insects acting as decomposers and recyclers - their diet includes fungi, algae, dead bark and other organic materials on tree trunks and large limbs.<br />
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Around 6 mm length Cerastipsocus venosus,Geotagged,Macro,Psocidae,Psocodea,Summer,Tree Cattle,United States,arthropod,barklice,fauna,insect,invertebrate,pennsylvania,tree cattle Click/tap to enlarge

Cerastipsocus venosus

Barklice are beneficial insects acting as decomposers and recyclers - their diet includes fungi, algae, dead bark and other organic materials on tree trunks and large limbs.

Around 6 mm length

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"Cerastipsocus venosus" is a species of common barklouse in the family Psocidae. It is found in the Caribbean Sea, Central America, and North America.

Similar species: Barklice, Booklice, Etc.
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Sep 28, 2022. Captured Aug 10, 2015 10:16 in 2432+XX Hiller, PA, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/3.5
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm