Gall-forming Thrips vs Yucca Giant-Skipper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gall-forming Thrips | Yucca Giant-Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Klambothrips myopori | Megathymus yuccae |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Hesperiidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm | 45-70 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania, North America | Southern and Eastern United States |
| 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.
Yucca Giant-Skipper
One of North America's largest skippers with dark wings spotted in yellow-orange. Its massive caterpillar bores into yucca roots and stems, creating a silk-lined tunnel.
Did You Know?
The pupa wriggles up through the tunnel before emergence, and empty pupal skins protruding from yucca plants reveal their presence.