Raspy Cricket vs Privet Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Raspy Cricket | Privet Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cooraboorama canberrae | Dendrothrips ornatus |
| Order | Orthoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Gryllacrididae | Thripidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.
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.