Australian Gall Thrips vs Woolly Hackberry Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Gall Thrips | Woolly Hackberry Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Kladothrips intermedius | Shivaphis celti |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Australia | East Asia, introduced to 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.
Woolly Hackberry Aphid
A waxy-white social aphid that feeds on hackberry trees and is notable for its cooperative colony defense. Large groups coordinate to kick and push predators off leaf surfaces.
Did You Know?
They produce copious white waxy filaments that can accumulate like snow under heavily infested hackberry trees.