Clover Seed Weevil vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clover Seed Weevil | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tychius picirostris | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Clover Seed Weevil
A small, densely scaled weevil that feeds on clover seeds. Larvae develop inside individual seed pods. An important pest of clover seed production.
Did You Know?
Each larva develops inside a single clover seed, consuming it entirely before pupating.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.