Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Propylea quatuordecimpunctata | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 3-5mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Fourteen-spotted Leaf Beetle
A small yellow and black ladybird with a distinctive checkerboard pattern of rectangular black spots. It is an effective aphid predator.
Did You Know?
Its unusual checkerboard pattern makes it one of the most recognizable ladybird species in Europe.
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.