Pear Thrips vs Desert Praying Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Thrips | Desert Praying Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniothrips inconsequens | Stagmomantis limbata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Thripidae | Mantidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.5 mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Pear Thrips
A dark brown thrips that damages pear and cherry blossoms in spring. Adults emerge from the soil to feed on opening buds.
Did You Know?
In the 1980s pear thrips caused widespread damage to sugar maple forests in the northeastern United States.
Desert Praying Mantis
A medium-sized mantis common in desert and arid scrub habitats of western North America. Its coloring varies from green to brown depending on the local vegetation.
Did You Know?
Females are significantly larger than males and are known to cannibalize them during mating.