Box Sucker vs Hairy Panther Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Box Sucker | Hairy Panther Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Psylla buxi | Neoponera obscuricornis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Psyllidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Box Sucker
A tiny jumping plant louse that causes cupping and distortion of box leaves. Nymphs produce waxy secretions. Can cause significant damage to ornamental box hedges.
Did You Know?
Causes the characteristic cupped and distorted leaves seen on many box hedges in spring.
Hairy Panther Ant
A medium-sized ponerine ant with dense body pubescence and a powerful sting. Workers are solitary predators that hunt on the forest floor and low vegetation. Colonies are small, with typically fewer than 100 workers nesting in rotting logs.
Did You Know?
Workers can navigate back to their nest using visual landmarks even after being experimentally displaced several meters away.