Powderpost Drywood Termite vs Woolly Hackberry Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Powderpost Drywood Termite | Woolly Hackberry Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cryptotermes domesticus | Shivaphis celti |
| Order | Blattodea | Hemiptera |
| Family | Kalotermitidae | Aphididae |
| Size | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 4-5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands | East Asia, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Powderpost Drywood Termite
A destructive drywood termite that reduces wood to a fine powder. It is a major pest of wooden structures across tropical Asia.
Did You Know?
Infested timber can appear intact on the surface while being completely hollow and powder-filled inside.
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.