Big-headed Fly vs Chilli Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Big-headed Fly | Chilli Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pipunculus campestris | Scirtothrips dorsalis |
| Order | Diptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Pipunculidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 3-6 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Big-headed Fly
A small fly with an enormously enlarged, almost entirely eye-covered spherical head. It hovers in vegetation searching for leafhopper hosts in which to parasitize.
Did You Know?
Its enormous eyes give it near-360-degree vision, allowing it to spot leafhoppers from any angle while hovering.
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.