Privet Thrips vs Banded Greenhouse Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Privet Thrips | Banded Greenhouse Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendrothrips ornatus | Hercinothrips femoralis |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Privet Thrips
A small pale thrips that feeds on privet hedges causing silvery leaf damage. It has an unusual jumping ability for a thrips.
Did You Know?
Privet thrips can leap several centimeters using a rapid flick of their abdomen, unusual among thrips.
Banded Greenhouse Thrips
A large thrips species with banded wings that infests banana, avocado, and ornamental plants. Originally from Africa, it has spread to greenhouses worldwide.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the largest species in the order and can be identified by the distinctive dark bands across its wings.