Arctic Thrips vs Cuban Green June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Thrips | Cuban Green June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aptinothrips rufus | Cotinis mutabilis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 20-33 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Orchards |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Arctic and subarctic worldwide, Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland, northern Canada | Cuba, Caribbean, Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Arctic Thrips
A tiny, wingless thrips that feeds on grasses in Arctic and subarctic habitats. Its brown body is barely visible without magnification. Populations reproduce parthenogenetically in the Arctic where males are absent.
Did You Know?
This thrips can reproduce without males through parthenogenesis, a useful adaptation in Arctic habitats where finding a mate would be difficult.
Cuban Green June Beetle
A large metallic green scarab beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean. It is a clumsy but powerful flier attracted to ripe fruit.
Did You Know?
It flies with its elytra closed, extending only the hindwings through side gaps, unlike most beetles.