Mottled Umber Moth vs Greenhouse Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Umber Moth | Greenhouse Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Erannis defoliaria | Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Thripidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm wingspan (males) | 1.2-1.7 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | South America, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Umber Moth
A variably patterned brown moth where males range from pale to almost black. Females are completely wingless and resemble small spiders.
Did You Know?
Wingless females attract mates by releasing pheromones from the trunk of their host tree.
Greenhouse Thrips
A dark-bodied thrips that feeds on a wide range of ornamental and subtropical fruit plants. It produces distinctive dark fecal spots on leaves.
Did You Know?
Greenhouse thrips deposit drops of liquid excrement on leaf surfaces, which harden into conspicuous varnish-like black spots.