Cabbage Looper Parasite vs Predatory Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cabbage Looper Parasite | Predatory Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Microplitis plutellae | Aeolothrips intermedius |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Cabbage Looper Parasite
A small dark braconid wasp that attacks caterpillars of the diamondback moth and cabbage looper. A single larva emerges and spins a dark cocoon beside the dead host.
Did You Know?
The emerging larva spins its cocoon so fast that the entire pupation process is completed within just a few hours.
Predatory Thrips
A beneficial predatory thrips that feeds on spider mites, other thrips, and small insects. It has distinctive banded wings and is valued in biological control.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the few species in the order that is considered beneficial, as it preys on pest mites and other thrips.