Cuban Laurel Thrips vs Predatory Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Laurel Thrips | Predatory Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gynaikothrips ficorum | Aeolothrips intermedius |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 2.5-3.0 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, North America, South America, Oceania | Europe, 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.
Predatory Thrips
A beneficial predatory thrips that feeds on spider mites, other thrips, and small insects. It has distinctive banded wings and is valued in biological control.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the few species in the order that is considered beneficial, as it preys on pest mites and other thrips.