Lily Thrips vs Saratoga Spittlebug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lily Thrips | Saratoga Spittlebug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liothrips vaneeckei | Aphrophora saratogensis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Aphrophoridae |
| Size | 1.8-2.5 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lily Thrips
A dark, stout thrips that damages lily bulbs in storage and in the field. It feeds between bulb scales causing brown sunken spots.
Did You Know?
Lily thrips can remain hidden deep between bulb scales, making them extremely difficult to detect during inspection.
Saratoga Spittlebug
A spittlebug that is a serious pest of young red pine plantations in North America. Its feeding causes branch dieback and tree mortality.
Did You Know?
Outbreaks in pine plantations have killed thousands of young trees, making it a significant forestry pest.