Privet Thrips vs Lily Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Privet Thrips | Lily Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendrothrips ornatus | Liothrips vaneeckei |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 1.8-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Lily Thrips
A dark, stout thrips that damages lily bulbs in storage and in the field. It feeds between bulb scales causing brown sunken spots.
Did You Know?
Lily thrips can remain hidden deep between bulb scales, making them extremely difficult to detect during inspection.