Overview
Species of
Liposcelis
sometimes occur in large numbers in stored products, houses, ships and merchandise stores; many species are of world-wide occurrence, the traditional 'booklouse' usually being one or other species of this genus. They cause damage to insect collections and may occur in houses in sufficient numbers to be a nuisance. Members of this family are commonly found under bark.
Description
Small, flattened species with enlarged hind femora; when wings are present, venation is reduced.