Greenhouse Thrips vs Rose Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Thrips | Rose Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis | Thrips fuscipennis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.7 mm | 1.2-1.6 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Rose Thrips
A common European thrips found in rose flowers and other blossoms. It feeds on pollen and flower petals.
Did You Know?
Rose thrips are one of the most frequently encountered insects when sniffing garden roses on summer days.