Greenhouse Thrips vs Privet Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Thrips | Privet Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis | Dendrothrips ornatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.7 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | South America, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Privet Thrips
A small pale thrips that feeds on privet hedges causing silvery leaf damage. It has an unusual jumping ability for a thrips.
Did You Know?
Privet thrips can leap several centimeters using a rapid flick of their abdomen, unusual among thrips.