Rose Thrips vs Black Hunter Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Thrips | Black Hunter Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips fuscipennis | Haplothrips leucanthemi |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.6 mm | 1.5-2.2 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Rose Thrips
A common European thrips found in rose flowers and other blossoms. It feeds on pollen and flower petals.
Did You Know?
Rose thrips are one of the most frequently encountered insects when sniffing garden roses on summer days.
Black Hunter Thrips
A tube-tailed thrips found in the flowers of daisies and other composites across Europe. Unlike many thrips, it has a tubular last abdominal segment.
Did You Know?
Tube-tailed thrips like this species use their distinctive abdominal tube to deposit droplets of defensive fluid when threatened.