Chilli Thrips vs Letiranti's Leaf Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chilli Thrips | Letiranti's Leaf Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scirtothrips dorsalis | Phyllium letiranti |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Thripidae | Phylliidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 6-8 cm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania | Indonesia (Maluku Islands) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Letiranti's Leaf Insect
A leaf insect found in the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. It has subtly serrated leaf margins on its abdominal lobes.
Did You Know?
The Maluku Islands are home to several endemic leaf insect species found nowhere else on Earth.