Melon Thrips vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Melon Thrips | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips palmi | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.3 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Melon Thrips
A pale yellow thrips and serious pest of cucurbits and solanaceous crops. It is a quarantine pest in many countries.
Did You Know?
Melon thrips is listed as a quarantine pest in the European Union due to its destructive potential.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.