Bronze Flea Beetle vs Banded Greenhouse Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bronze Flea Beetle | Banded Greenhouse Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Altica ambiens | Hercinothrips femoralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bronze Flea Beetle
A metallic bronze to greenish flea beetle with prominent hind leg development. It feeds on alder leaves in wetland habitats across North America.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can cause nearly complete defoliation of alder shrubs, which then produce a second flush of leaves later in the season.
Banded Greenhouse Thrips
A large thrips species with banded wings that infests banana, avocado, and ornamental plants. Originally from Africa, it has spread to greenhouses worldwide.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the largest species in the order and can be identified by the distinctive dark bands across its wings.