Gall-forming Thrips vs Black Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gall-forming Thrips | Black Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Klambothrips myopori | Necrodes littoralis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania, North America | Europe, Central Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Gall-forming Thrips
A tiny Australian thrips that induces galls on Myoporum plants. It was introduced to California as a biocontrol agent.
Did You Know?
This thrips was deliberately released in Hawaii and California to control invasive Myoporum trees.
Black Carrion Beetle
A large, dark carrion beetle with ridged elytra and a distinctive lumpy thorax. It is associated with larger carcasses where it breeds in masses.
Did You Know?
Despite its name 'littoralis' meaning 'of the shore', it is found throughout inland areas as well as coasts.