Moss Mimic Stick Insect vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Moss Mimic Stick Insect | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trychopeplus laciniatus | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Diapheromeridae | Thripidae |
| Size | 60-80mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Moss Mimic Stick Insect
A stick insect covered in elaborate green lobed projections that make it look like a piece of moss-covered twig. Its camouflage among mossy branches is extraordinarily effective. It moves very slowly.
Did You Know?
Its mossy lobed body decorations are so detailed that it is virtually impossible to spot among actual moss.
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.