Dibrachys Pupal Parasite vs Black Hunter Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dibrachys Pupal Parasite | Black Hunter Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dibrachys cavus | Haplothrips leucanthemi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 1.5-3 mm | 1.5-2.2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Dibrachys Pupal Parasite
A gregarious parasitoid wasp that attacks the pupae and cocoons of many different insect hosts. It is a generalist and sometimes acts as a hyperparasitoid of other beneficial wasps.
Did You Know?
It has one of the broadest host ranges of any parasitoid wasp, recorded from over 100 different insect species.
Black Hunter Thrips
A tube-tailed thrips found in the flowers of daisies and other composites across Europe. Unlike many thrips, it has a tubular last abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Tube-tailed thrips like this species use their distinctive abdominal tube to deposit droplets of defensive fluid when threatened.