Gall-forming Thrips vs Predatory Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gall-forming Thrips | Predatory Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Klambothrips myopori | Aeolothrips intermedius |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Farmland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Predators |
| Regions | Oceania, North America | Europe, 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.
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.