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 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 212-769-5613 voice 212-769-5277 fax The New York Entomological Society, Inc. www.nyentsoc.org<http://www.nyentsoc.org/> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 12, 2014 1:36 PM To: [email protected] 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 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
