African Cassava Leaf Beetle vs Lily Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Cassava Leaf Beetle | Lily Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mesoplatys ochroptera | Liothrips vaneeckei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1.8-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
African Cassava Leaf Beetle
A small, yellowish-brown beetle that is a significant pest of cassava in sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae feed on young cassava leaves and shoots.
Did You Know?
Cassava leaf beetles can cause severe defoliation of cassava, one of Africa's most important food security crops feeding over 500 million people.
Lily Thrips
A dark, stout thrips that damages lily bulbs in storage and in the field. It feeds between bulb scales causing brown sunken spots.
Did You Know?
Lily thrips can remain hidden deep between bulb scales, making them extremely difficult to detect during inspection.