Lily Thrips vs Western Flower Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lily Thrips | Western Flower Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Liothrips vaneeckei | Frankliniella occidentalis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Phlaeothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.8-2.5 mm | 1-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, North America, Asia | Worldwide |
| 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.
Western Flower Thrips
One of the most economically damaging insects in horticulture. Transmits tomato spotted wilt virus. Despite being tiny, causes billions in crop damage annually worldwide.
Did You Know?
Thrips are among the smallest flying insects — some species are just 0.5 mm long, yet they can be carried by winds to altitudes of over 3,000 meters.