Cuban Laurel Thrips vs Alder Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Laurel Thrips | Alder Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gynaikothrips ficorum | Agelastica alni |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.0 mm | 6-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Laurel Thrips
A large dark thrips that causes leaf rolling on Ficus species. Colonies live inside the rolled leaves they create.
Did You Know?
Entire colonies of hundreds of individuals live communally inside a single rolled fig leaf.
Alder Leaf Beetle
A metallic dark violet-blue beetle that feeds on alder trees. Heavy infestations can completely defoliate alder trees along waterways.
Did You Know?
After being absent from Britain for decades, it dramatically recolonised southern England in the early 2000s.