Banded-wing Thrips vs Chilli Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded-wing Thrips | Chilli Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips fasciatus | Scirtothrips dorsalis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania |
| 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.
Chilli Thrips
A tiny pale yellow thrips that is an invasive pest of peppers, strawberries, and ornamental plants. It causes severe scarring and distortion of new growth.
Did You Know?
Chilli thrips are so tiny that they can pass through standard window screens, making them very difficult to exclude from greenhouses.