Banded-wing Thrips vs Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded-wing Thrips | Canary Islands Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips fasciatus | Cicindela lunulata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Canary Islands |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Canary Islands Tiger Beetle
A fast-running predatory beetle found on the Canary Islands with metallic green coloring. It hunts on open sandy and volcanic ground.
Did You Know?
It can run so fast relative to its size that it temporarily goes blind and must stop to relocate its prey.