Louse Fly vs Gladiolus Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Louse Fly | Gladiolus Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippobosca equina | Thrips simplex |
| Order | Diptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Hippoboscidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 7-8 mm | 1.2-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Blood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Louse Fly
A flattened bloodsucking fly parasite of horses and cattle with powerful clawed legs for clinging to fur. Adults are incredibly tough and difficult to crush.
Did You Know?
Its body is so tough and flattened that it can withstand being stepped on by its horse host without injury.
Gladiolus Thrips
A specialist pest of gladiolus and related plants, causing silvery streaking on leaves and flower damage. It can survive in stored gladiolus corms.
Did You Know?
Gladiolus thrips can persist through winter by hiding in stored gladiolus bulbs, reinfesting new plantings the following season.