Six-spotted Thrips vs Svalbard Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Six-spotted Thrips | Svalbard Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolothrips sexmaculatus | Atheta islandica |
| Order | Thysanoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Thripidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.0 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Iceland, Svalbard, northern Scandinavia, Greenland |
| 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.
Svalbard Rove Beetle
A tiny, dark brown rove beetle found in some of the most northerly terrestrial habitats on Earth. It shelters in bird nests and guano deposits where the microclimate is warmer. Adults are active predators of mites.
Did You Know?
This beetle survives in the High Arctic partly by living in seabird colonies where decomposing guano generates warmth.