Pear Thrips vs Melon Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Thrips | Melon Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniothrips inconsequens | Thrips palmi |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.5 mm | 1.0-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Asia, Oceania, North America, South America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
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.