Lesser Bullet Ant vs Woolly Hackberry Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Bullet Ant | Woolly Hackberry Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neoponera villosa | Shivaphis celti |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Formicidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 10-14 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern United States, Central America, South America | East Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lesser Bullet Ant
A large black ponerine ant found from Texas through South America with a powerful sting. It nests in tree hollows and dead wood, foraging arboreally at night.
Did You Know?
It is sometimes called the 'false bullet ant' because its sting, while very painful, is less severe than that of Paraponera.
Woolly Hackberry Aphid
A waxy-white social aphid that feeds on hackberry trees and is notable for its cooperative colony defense. Large groups coordinate to kick and push predators off leaf surfaces.
Did You Know?
They produce copious white waxy filaments that can accumulate like snow under heavily infested hackberry trees.