Lined Tiger Moth vs Privet Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Tiger Moth | Privet Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Grammia virgo | Dendrothrips ornatus |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 55-75 mm wingspan | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern and Central North America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Lined Tiger Moth
A boldly patterned moth with black forewings bearing thin cream stripes and bright pinkish-red hindwings with black patches. It is one of the largest North American tiger moths.
Did You Know?
When threatened, it emits a frothy yellow fluid from glands behind its head that contains noxious chemicals.
Privet Thrips
A small pale thrips that feeds on privet hedges causing silvery leaf damage. It has an unusual jumping ability for a thrips.
Did You Know?
Privet thrips can leap several centimeters using a rapid flick of their abdomen, unusual among thrips.