Lily Thrips vs Water Scorpion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lily Thrips | Water Scorpion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liothrips vaneeckei | Nepa cinerea |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Nepidae |
| Size | 1.8-2.5 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Europe, Asia |
| 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.
Water Scorpion
A flat aquatic bug that lurks in shallow water resembling a dead leaf. It breathes through a long tail-like siphon that breaks the water surface.
Did You Know?
Despite its name and scorpion-like raptorial forelegs, the water scorpion is a weak swimmer and instead ambushes prey from vegetation.