Split-Footed Lacewing vs Cuban Laurel Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Split-Footed Lacewing | Cuban Laurel Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nymphes myrmeleonides | Gynaikothrips ficorum |
| Order | Neuroptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Nymphidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 50-70 mm wingspan | 2.5-3.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Oceania | Asia, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Split-Footed Lacewing
A large Australian lacewing with a wingspan up to 70 mm and distinctive bilobed tarsi. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
This species belongs to an ancient lineage of lacewings found only in Australia, dating back over 150 million years.
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.