Six-spotted Thrips vs Australian Gall Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-spotted Thrips | Australian Gall Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolothrips sexmaculatus | Kladothrips intermedius |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.0 mm | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Gall Makers |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Six-spotted Thrips
A tiny predatory thrips with three dark spots on each forewing. It is a valuable natural enemy of spider mites in agriculture.
Did You Know?
A single six-spotted thrips can destroy over 100 spider mite eggs per day.
Australian Gall Thrips
A eusocial thrips from Australia that induces galls on Acacia trees and defends them with a soldier caste. They are among the only thrips species to show true eusociality.
Did You Know?
Their soldiers have enlarged forelegs used to crush and kill kleptoparasitic thrips that try to invade their galls.