Poinsettia Thrips vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Poinsettia Thrips | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Echinothrips americanus | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 1.3-1.7 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Poinsettia Thrips
A dark brown thrips originally from eastern North America now invasive in European greenhouses. It feeds on a wide range of ornamental plants.
Did You Know?
Unlike most thrips, this species completes its entire life cycle on the leaf surface and never enters the soil.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.