Melon Thrips vs Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Melon Thrips | Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips palmi | Blennocampa phyllocolpa |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Tenthredinidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.3 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America | Europe, introduced to 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.
Leaf-Rolling Rose Sawfly
A tiny black sawfly that causes rose leaflets to roll downward into tight cylinders. The larva feeds inside the rolled leaf shelter.
Did You Know?
The female injects a chemical into the leaf margin during egg-laying that causes the leaf to roll tightly, creating a protective tube for the developing larva.