Argentine Ant vs Common Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Argentine Ant | Common Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Linepithema humile | Cerastipsocus venosus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Psocidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 4.0-6.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America, worldwide (invasive) | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Argentine Ant
Forms massive supercolonies spanning thousands of kilometers. One supercolony stretches 6,000 km along the Mediterranean coast. Displaces native ant species worldwide.
Did You Know?
Argentine ants have formed a global megacolony — ants from Japan, California, and Europe recognize each other as nestmates and will not fight, forming one worldwide supercolony.
Common Barklouse
A large winged barklouse found in herds on tree trunks in eastern North America. It has prominent veined wings and feeds on algae and lichens.
Did You Know?
These barklice form conspicuous herds of up to several hundred individuals that march across tree trunks in unison.