Grain Pteromalid vs Greenhouse Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grain Pteromalid | Greenhouse Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anisopteromalus calandrae | Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 1.2-1.7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | Worldwide | South America, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Grain Pteromalid
A tiny parasitoid of grain weevil and bruchid beetle larvae concealed inside stored cereal grains. It is widely used in biological control of stored-product pests.
Did You Know?
Females can detect beetle larvae hidden inside wheat kernels by drumming on the grain surface with their antennae.
Greenhouse Thrips
A dark-bodied thrips that feeds on a wide range of ornamental and subtropical fruit plants. It produces distinctive dark fecal spots on leaves.
Did You Know?
Greenhouse thrips deposit drops of liquid excrement on leaf surfaces, which harden into conspicuous varnish-like black spots.