Small Brown Stonefly vs Cuban Laurel Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Brown Stonefly | Cuban Laurel Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nemoura cinerea | Gynaikothrips ficorum |
| Order | Plecoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Nemouridae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 2.5-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Small Brown Stonefly
A very common small brown stonefly found in a wide range of freshwater habitats across Europe. It is one of the most tolerant stoneflies to mild pollution.
Did You Know?
Unlike most stonefly species that require pristine water, this species can tolerate mildly enriched conditions, making it one of the last stoneflies found in degraded streams.
Cuban Laurel Thrips
A large dark thrips that causes leaf rolling on Ficus species. Colonies live inside the rolled leaves they create.
Did You Know?
Entire colonies of hundreds of individuals live communally inside a single rolled fig leaf.