Calico Pennant vs Onion Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Calico Pennant | Onion Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Celithemis elisa | Thrips tabaci |
| Order | Odonata | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 28-37mm | 1-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Calico Pennant
A small dragonfly with triangular red or yellow wing spots creating a calico pattern. Males have red body and wing markings while females have yellow. It perches delicately on vegetation tips.
Did You Know?
Its patterned wings inspired its 'calico' name, resembling the printed cotton fabric of the same name.
Onion Thrips
A cosmopolitan pest of onions, garlic, and many other crops. It can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically and transmits iris yellow spot virus.
Did You Know?
Onion thrips can reproduce without mating through parthenogenesis, allowing a single female to establish an entire infestation.