Six-spotted Thrips vs North American Backswimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-spotted Thrips | North American Backswimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolothrips sexmaculatus | Notonecta undulata |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Notonectidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.0 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
North American Backswimmer
A common backswimmer across North America that hunts by floating upside down at the surface. Its large eyes help it spot prey from below.
Did You Know?
It is an important natural predator of mosquito larvae and can significantly reduce mosquito populations in small ponds.