barklouse

 [bahrk-lous]  

bark·louse

   [bahrk-lous]
noun, plural bark·lice  [-lahys] .
any of numerous insects of the order Psocoptera that live on the bark of trees and other plants.
Also, bark louse.
Compare psocid.

Origin:
1835–45, Americanism; bark2 + louse
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