Davies' Colletes vs Onion Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Davies' Colletes | Onion Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colletes daviesanus | Thrips tabaci |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Colletidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 1-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Davies' Colletes
A small solitary bee that lines its nest cells with a cellophane-like secretion. It often nests in mortar joints of old walls.
Did You Know?
Its nest lining is a natural polyester secreted from glands in its abdomen, making cells waterproof.
Onion Thrips
A cosmopolitan pest of onions, garlic, and many other crops. It can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically and transmits iris yellow spot virus.
Did You Know?
Onion thrips can reproduce without mating through parthenogenesis, allowing a single female to establish an entire infestation.