Australian Gall Thrips vs Rose Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gall Thrips | Rose Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips intermedius | Thrips fuscipennis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 1.2-1.6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Orchards |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Rose Thrips
A common European thrips found in rose flowers and other blossoms. It feeds on pollen and flower petals.
Did You Know?
Rose thrips are one of the most frequently encountered insects when sniffing garden roses on summer days.