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Metylophorus novaescotiae
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Copyright © 2005 Russ Jones
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Metylophorus novaescotiae
Amherstburg, Essex, Ontario, Canada
August 21, 2005
Size: approx 5mm
There were a couple of these fly like insects attracted to my light. Anybody know what it might be?
Thanks,
Russ
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Contributed by
Russ Jones
on 24 August, 2005 - 4:40pm
Last updated 3 April, 2009 - 5:39pm
Moved
Moved from
Barklice and Booklice
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john and jane balaban
, 15 September, 2007 - 8:36am
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Metylophorus novaescotiae
The dark spot at the tip of the wing make this Metylophorus novaescotiae; Family Psocidae. You usually find them on lichen covered branches or tree trunks. I guess they are also attracted to lights now and again.
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Philip Careless
, 14 September, 2007 - 10:30pm
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bark Louse??
Perhaps something in the Psocidae family.
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Charles Schurch Lewallen
, 24 August, 2005 - 10:42pm
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Psocoptera.
Definitely a bark louse, and a great image, Russ!
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Eric R. Eaton
, 25 August, 2005 - 12:47pm
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bark louse
Thank you guys, I appreciate your help.
Russ
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Russ Jones
, 25 August, 2005 - 1:13pm
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