Banded Greenhouse Thrips vs Woolly Alder Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Greenhouse Thrips | Woolly Alder Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hercinothrips femoralis | Eriocampa ovata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania | Europe, introduced to 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.
Woolly Alder Sawfly
A small, dark sawfly whose larvae are covered in a white, woolly, waxy secretion. The larvae feed on the underside of alder leaves.
Did You Know?
The white waxy covering on the larva closely resembles woolly aphids, a possible case of defensive mimicry.