Banded Greenhouse Thrips vs Chilli Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Greenhouse Thrips | Chilli Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hercinothrips femoralis | Scirtothrips dorsalis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Banded Greenhouse Thrips
A large thrips species with banded wings that infests banana, avocado, and ornamental plants. Originally from Africa, it has spread to greenhouses worldwide.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the largest species in the order and can be identified by the distinctive dark bands across its wings.
Chilli Thrips
A tiny pale yellow thrips that is an invasive pest of peppers, strawberries, and ornamental plants. It causes severe scarring and distortion of new growth.
Did You Know?
Chilli thrips are so tiny that they can pass through standard window screens, making them very difficult to exclude from greenhouses.