Chilli Thrips vs Short-winged Firefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Chilli Thrips | Short-winged Firefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scirtothrips dorsalis | Lucidota atra |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 8-13 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Short-winged Firefly
A dark-bodied, day-active firefly that has lost the ability to produce light as an adult. It has a black body with a reddish-orange pronotum and is often found on tree trunks and vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite being a firefly, this diurnal species relies on chemical pheromones rather than light signals to find mates.