Grain Thrips vs South American Wattle Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Grain Thrips | South American Wattle Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limothrips cerealium | Arge pullata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Argidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.8 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Grain Thrips
A widespread pest of cereal crops including wheat, barley, and oats. Adults are dark brown and migrate in swarms during warm summer days.
Did You Know?
On hot summer days, grain thrips swarm in enormous numbers and are colloquially known as "thunder bugs" because they seem to appear before storms.
South American Wattle Sawfly
A shiny black argid sawfly that feeds on wattle (Acacia) trees. Larvae are green with dark dorsal markings and can cause significant defoliation.
Did You Know?
This species is one of the relatively few argid sawflies found in Africa, where the family is less diverse than in other continents.