Black Hunter Thrips vs Louse Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Hunter Thrips | Louse Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haplothrips leucanthemi | Hippobosca equina |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Hippoboscidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.2 mm | 7-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Hunter Thrips
A tube-tailed thrips found in the flowers of daisies and other composites across Europe. Unlike many thrips, it has a tubular last abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Tube-tailed thrips like this species use their distinctive abdominal tube to deposit droplets of defensive fluid when threatened.
Louse Fly
A flattened bloodsucking fly parasite of horses and cattle with powerful clawed legs for clinging to fur. Adults are incredibly tough and difficult to crush.
Did You Know?
Its body is so tough and flattened that it can withstand being stepped on by its horse host without injury.