Banded-wing Thrips vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded-wing Thrips | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips fasciatus | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.0 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Asia, Oceania, North America, South 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.
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.