Banded-wing Thrips vs African Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded-wing Thrips | African Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips fasciatus | Manticora latipennis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 40-65 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa, Botswana) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.
African Tiger Beetle
The world's largest tiger beetle, a fierce predator with massive jaws. It is flightless and hunts on the ground at night.
Did You Know?
Despite being flightless, it can sprint across sand at speeds that would be equivalent to a human running over 300 km/h.