Australian Gall Thrips vs Small Earwig
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gall Thrips | Small Earwig |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips intermedius | Apterygida media |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Dermaptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Forficulidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Detritivores |
| 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.
Small Earwig
A small reddish-brown earwig found in woodland leaf litter across Europe. Males have strongly curved forceps while females have nearly straight ones.
Did You Know?
The dramatic difference in forceps shape between males and females is one of the most pronounced sexual dimorphisms among earwigs.