Large Fruit-tree Tortrix vs Pear Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Fruit-tree Tortrix | Pear Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Archips podana | Taeniothrips inconsequens |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Tortricidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 20-27 mm wingspan | 1.2-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Large Fruit-tree Tortrix
A relatively large tortricid with reddish-brown males and paler females. It is a common pest in orchards where larvae web leaves together.
Did You Know?
Males fly in a characteristic zigzag pattern when following a female pheromone trail.
Pear Thrips
A dark brown thrips that damages pear and cherry blossoms in spring. Adults emerge from the soil to feed on opening buds.
Did You Know?
In the 1980s pear thrips caused widespread damage to sugar maple forests in the northeastern United States.