Australian Gall Thrips vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gall Thrips | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips intermedius | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Australian Gall Thrips
A eusocial thrips from Australia that induces galls on Acacia trees and defends them with a soldier caste. They are among the only thrips species to show true eusociality.
Did You Know?
Their soldiers have enlarged forelegs used to crush and kill kleptoparasitic thrips that try to invade their galls.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.