noun
- A small insect of the order Psocoptera, typically found in damp environments and known for feeding on mold, fungi, and organic debris.
Usage: Also called a booklouse or barklouse depending on habitat.; Technical/scientific term; common in entomology.
Examples
- The psocid infestation in the library was traced to high humidity levels.
- Psocids are often found in old books stored in damp basements.
- The entomologist identified the specimen as a psocid under the microscope.
- Controlling moisture in the home helps prevent psocid populations from growing.