Onion Thrips vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Onion Thrips | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips tabaci | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1-1.3 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Onion Thrips
A cosmopolitan pest of onions, garlic, and many other crops. It can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically and transmits iris yellow spot virus.
Did You Know?
Onion thrips can reproduce without mating through parthenogenesis, allowing a single female to establish an entire infestation.
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.