Predatory Thrips vs Six-spotted Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predatory Thrips | Six-spotted Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aeolothrips intermedius | Scolothrips sexmaculatus |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Aeolothripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2 mm | 0.8-1.0 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Predatory Thrips
A beneficial predatory thrips that feeds on spider mites, other thrips, and small insects. It has distinctive banded wings and is valued in biological control.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the few species in the order that is considered beneficial, as it preys on pest mites and other thrips.
Six-spotted Thrips
A tiny predatory thrips with three dark spots on each forewing. It is a valuable natural enemy of spider mites in agriculture.
Did You Know?
A single six-spotted thrips can destroy over 100 spider mite eggs per day.