psocid

/ˈsɒsaɪd, -saɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually winged, insect of the order Psocoptera, often found in damp places.

“The psocid in the attic was likely attracted to the moist environment.”

Synonyms

  • book louse
  • bookworm

Antonyms

  • beetle
  • larger insect