Banded-wing Thrips vs American Owlfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded-wing Thrips | American Owlfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips fasciatus | Ululodes quadripunctatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Ascalaphidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 20-30 mm body, 50-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Meadows |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
American Owlfly
A dragonfly-like neuropteran with split eyes and long knobbed antennae. It catches small insects on the wing during twilight flights.
Did You Know?
Its eyes are divided into upper and lower halves, allowing it to see both above and below simultaneously.