Banded-wing Thrips vs Gall-forming Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded-wing Thrips | Gall-forming Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips fasciatus | Klambothrips myopori |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 1.0-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | North America | Oceania, North America |
| 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.
Gall-forming Thrips
A tiny Australian thrips that induces galls on Myoporum plants. It was introduced to California as a biocontrol agent.
Did You Know?
This thrips was deliberately released in Hawaii and California to control invasive Myoporum trees.