Legionary Ant vs Reuterella Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Legionary Ant | Reuterella Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neivamyrmex nigrescens | Reuterella helvimacula |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Elipsocidae |
| Size | 2-5 mm | 2.0-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Southwestern United States, Mexico | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Legionary Ant
The most common army ant species in the United States, conducting nocturnal column raids on other ant nests. Workers are small and reddish-brown with reduced eyes.
Did You Know?
They are rarely seen because they raid almost exclusively at night and spend most of their time underground.
Reuterella Barklouse
A small barklouse with distinctive pale spots on dark wings found on tree bark. It is common in mixed forests throughout Europe.
Did You Know?
This barklouse is one of the few European psocid species that can be identified in the field by its wing pattern alone.