Pear Thrips vs Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Thrips | Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniothrips inconsequens | Marmessoidea rosea |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Thripidae | Lonchodidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.5 mm | 7-10 cm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia |
| 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.
Pink-Winged Flying Stick Insect
A slender winged stick insect with vivid pink hindwings used in flight. Males are strong fliers while females are heavier and fly less.
Did You Know?
Its bright pink wings are normally hidden and only revealed during flight or as a startle display.