Cuban Laurel Thrips vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Laurel Thrips | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gynaikothrips ficorum | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.0 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.