House Fly Pupal Parasitoid vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Fly Pupal Parasitoid | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscidifurax raptor | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that develops inside house fly and stable fly pupae. It is sold commercially for biological fly management.
Did You Know?
Each female destroys about 50 fly pupae in her lifetime through a combination of parasitism and host-feeding.
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.