Pear Thrips vs Winter Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pear Thrips | Winter Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Taeniothrips inconsequens | Operophtera brumata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Geometridae |
| Size | 1.2-1.5 mm | 25-30 mm wingspan (males) |
| Habitat | Orchards | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, Eastern North 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.
Winter Moth
A cold-hardy moth whose tiny green inchworm caterpillars defoliate fruit and shade trees in early spring. Females are virtually wingless and crawl up tree trunks to lay eggs.
Did You Know?
Sticky bands wrapped around tree trunks in autumn can trap the wingless females and prevent egg-laying.