Psocid probably - Mesopsocus laticeps

Moved

… Diane Young, 8 November, 2023 - 7:23am

Mockford weigh in ...

Yes, I think we can call this E. obscurus. My specimens are all 40 years or more in alcohol, and they are not as dusky as these, but I think they have faded over that time. I would still like to see a specimen if that is possible. The head shape is fairly normal for a male Elipsocus.

… Diane Young, 6 October, 2020 - 5:31am

Thanks for the ID!

I did not store them properly and ended up spilling the box and making a big mess. Worse still, I need to get new blacklights - that is what attracted most of them. I've been meaning to do that because it is a nice shelter in place hobby! Sorry to be so flaky. I have way too many things for the small space I have! I can't even find half of my camera gear!

Thanks again for your help.

… Arthur Scott Macmillan, 6 October, 2020 - 5:35pm

Moved tentatively pending confirmation

Moved from Barklice, Booklice, and Parasitic Lice.

… v belov, 2 August, 2017 - 9:20am

Nice!

Probably Elipsocus obscurus, male. I'll pass along to Dr. Mockford for confirmation.

… Diane Young, 31 July, 2017 - 10:01am

Sorry about the darkness, especially the second photo

The first one looks OK in full size, but not at the small size. The second one is just too dark. I can try to fix it...

… Arthur Scott Macmillan, 2 August, 2017 - 3:45am

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… Ken Wolgemuth, 31 July, 2017 - 9:17am