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Book Lice (Family
Psocidae)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Colorless to gray or light brown, ranging from 1/25 to 1/12 inch long. |
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Habits :
Prefer to live in damp, warm areas;
can be found outdoors in grass or leaves, and in areas where molds grow. |
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Diet :
Microscopic molds and starchy
materials such as paste and glues of book bindings and wallpaper. |
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Reproduction
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Single female produces between 120 to 456
offspring; lifetime averages 24 to 110 days. |
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Other Information
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Over 100 species in the U.S., with only a
few species found indoors; may become abundant and cause damage to
books. |
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