Definitely a book louse commonly called psocid. Now these and the true lice are
included in a new order, Psocodea. The clypeus is very much enlarged in these
insects. Their activity typically related to moisture condition and mold/fungus
growth; will feed on dead insects, too.
http://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/83187-Psocodea
Louis N. Sorkin, B.C.E.
Entomologist, Arachnologist, Myriapodologist
Division of Invertebrate Zoology
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, New York 10024-5192
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From: pestlist@museumpests.net [mailto:pestlist@museumpests.net]
Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 1:36 PM
To: pestlist@museumpests.net
Subject: [pestlist] FW: Insect ID
Good afternoon,
I trapped a few insects in our basket vault. I believe it is a fly; however,
due to the fragility of the collection, I would love a second opinion. The
insect measures 1.103 mm. I am surprised to find these in our vault and not in
any other traps set in the building.
Thank you,
Rachel
Rachel Kaleilehua Malloy
Anthropology Collections Manager
Nevada State Museum
600 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89705
775.687.4810 x229
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