Oak Pinhole Borer vs Lily Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oak Pinhole Borer | Lily Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platypus cylindrus | Liothrips vaneeckei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 4-6 mm | 1.8-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Oak Pinhole Borer
A tiny ambrosia beetle that bores into oak trees and cultivates fungal gardens inside its tunnels. The only European species of its subfamily. Males guard the tunnel entrance.
Did You Know?
One of the few farming insects in Europe, cultivating fungal crops inside tunnels bored into oak wood.
Lily Thrips
A dark, stout thrips that damages lily bulbs in storage and in the field. It feeds between bulb scales causing brown sunken spots.
Did You Know?
Lily thrips can remain hidden deep between bulb scales, making them extremely difficult to detect during inspection.