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Nymph ID request [a: psocid/ booklouse]

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   nobuggy
   

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   Posted 1 year ago
   Sat Mar 31 2012 13:12:47
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   Hi to everybody,
   while inspecting today as I fear I might have brought bbs back from an infested hotel last month, I found this nymph.

   https://picasaweb.google.com/103560416131539189160/20120331?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCI2hxPTn8dOvKQ&feat=directlink

   From picture 1 it seems it has no segmented antennae, but still I would like to hear from the experts here about its ID.

   Thanks in advance to all,

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   Sat Mar 31 2012 13:47:54
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   It is not a bed bug

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   Sat Mar 31 2012 14:19:13
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   Hi,

   Confirming LVK9 as not bedbug.

   Most likely to be a pscocid aka book louse.

   David Cain
   Bed Bugs Limited

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   Sat Mar 31 2012 18:52:06
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   Yes, a booklouse, but is not the common liposcelid species that is often found in homes. The antennae are multi-subsegmented and not like bed bug antennae. The bulging clypeus (front of head) is characteristic for booklice, not matter what species.

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   Posted 1 year ago
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   Many thanks for confirming and for providing precise ID.
   Best

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