Gall-forming Thrips vs Privet Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gall-forming Thrips | Privet Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Klambothrips myopori | Dendrothrips ornatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Heathland |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania, North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Privet Thrips
A small pale thrips that feeds on privet hedges causing silvery leaf damage. It has an unusual jumping ability for a thrips.
Did You Know?
Privet thrips can leap several centimeters using a rapid flick of their abdomen, unusual among thrips.