Rose Thrips vs Tobacco Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rose Thrips | Tobacco Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thrips fuscipennis | Frankliniella fusca |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.2-1.6 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | North America |
| 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.
Tobacco Thrips
A major pest of tobacco, peanut, and cotton seedlings in the southeastern United States. It transmits tomato spotted wilt virus to multiple crop species.
Did You Know?
Tobacco thrips can overwinter in soil and leaf litter, emerging in spring to attack new seedlings before natural predators become active.