Banded Greenhouse Thrips vs Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Greenhouse Thrips | Chrysanthemum Lace Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hercinothrips femoralis | Corythucha marmorata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Tingidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 3-4 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania | North America |
| 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.
Chrysanthemum Lace Bug
A small lace bug with mottled brown and white lace-patterned wings that feeds on chrysanthemums, goldenrod, and asters. It is widespread in North America. Heavy feeding produces a bleached, stippled appearance on leaves.
Did You Know?
Like all lace bugs, the nymphs lack the elaborate wing structures of adults and instead appear as small, dark, spiny creatures that look nothing like their parents.