Greenhouse Thrips vs Malachite Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Thrips | Malachite Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis | Siproeta stelenes |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.7 mm | Wingspan 85-100mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania | North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Malachite Butterfly
A large butterfly with striking black and brilliant malachite green patterning on both wing surfaces. It has a slow graceful flight.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies it feeds primarily on rotting fruit and bird droppings rather than flower nectar.