Green Hairstreak vs Gladiolus Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Hairstreak | Gladiolus Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Callophrys rubi | Thrips simplex |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Lycaenidae | Thripidae |
| Size | Wingspan 26-34mm | 1.2-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Hairstreak
A small butterfly with plain brown uppersides but stunning iridescent green undersides. It always rests with wings closed showing only the green underside.
Did You Know?
It is the only green butterfly in Britain and its color comes from photonic crystals in the wing scales not pigment.
Gladiolus Thrips
A specialist pest of gladiolus and related plants, causing silvery streaking on leaves and flower damage. It can survive in stored gladiolus corms.
Did You Know?
Gladiolus thrips can persist through winter by hiding in stored gladiolus bulbs, reinfesting new plantings the following season.