Sloane's Tiger Beetle vs Banded-wing Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sloane's Tiger Beetle | Banded-wing Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pseudotetracha sloaneae | Aeolothrips fasciatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Aeolothripidae |
| Size | 20-30 mm | 1.5-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Australia, Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Not Evaluated |
Sloane's Tiger Beetle
A rare nocturnal tiger beetle endemic to inland salt lakes of southern Australia. It has unusually large eyes and long legs adapted for hunting on saline lake shores at night.
Did You Know?
Pseudotetracha tiger beetles are exclusively Australian and represent some of the most ancient lineages of tiger beetles.
Banded-wing Thrips
A predatory thrips with dark-banded wings commonly found on crop plants. It preys on pest thrips, mites, and small insects.
Did You Know?
Banded-wing thrips are among the most important natural enemies of pest thrips in North American alfalfa fields.