Lily Thrips vs Tobacco Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lily Thrips | Tobacco Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liothrips vaneeckei | Frankliniella fusca |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.8-2.5 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen 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.
Tobacco Thrips
A major pest of tobacco, peanut, and cotton seedlings in the southeastern United States. It transmits tomato spotted wilt virus to multiple crop species.
Did You Know?
Tobacco thrips can overwinter in soil and leaf litter, emerging in spring to attack new seedlings before natural predators become active.