Australian Gall Thrips vs Black-striped Flower Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gall Thrips | Black-striped Flower Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips intermedius | Strangalia attenuata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Iran |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Black-striped Flower Longhorn
A slender, wasp-like flower longhorn with yellow elytra bearing longitudinal black stripes. Found in deciduous woodlands across Europe and the Middle East. Adults are active fliers that visit a wide range of flowers.
Did You Know?
Its narrow waist and striped pattern make it one of the most effective wasp mimics among European flower longhorns.