Australian Gall Thrips vs Gall Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gall Thrips | Gall Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips intermedius | Andricus quercuscalicis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Cynipidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| 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.
Gall Wasp
A tiny wasp that induces knopper galls on oak acorns, deforming them completely.
Did You Know?
It has alternating sexual and asexual generations that produce different gall types.