Melon Thrips vs Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Melon Thrips | Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips palmi | Altica oleracea |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Flea Beetle
Tiny jumping beetles with enlarged hind femora for leaping. Named for their flea-like jumping ability. Many species are metallic blue, green, or bronze.
Did You Know?
Flea beetles can jump 100 times their body length in a single leap — they use an elastic protein pad in their hind legs that stores and releases energy like a catapult.