Privet Thrips vs Sun Moth Stick Insect
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Privet Thrips | Sun Moth Stick Insect |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dendrothrips ornatus | Epidares nolimetangere |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Thripidae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 60-80 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, North America | Malaysia (Borneo) |
| 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.
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.