Striped Cockroach vs Gladiolus Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cockroach | Gladiolus Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blatta lateralis | Thrips simplex |
| Order | Blattodea | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Blattidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 20-28 mm | 1.2-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central Asia, Middle East, introduced to southern Europe | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Striped Cockroach
A medium-sized cockroach with distinct lateral stripes along its body. Males have wings while females are wingless with a broad abdomen.
Did You Know?
It is widely bred as a feeder insect under the name red runner cockroach due to its fast movements.
Gladiolus Thrips
A specialist pest of gladiolus and related plants, causing silvery streaking on leaves and flower damage. It can survive in stored gladiolus corms.
Did You Know?
Gladiolus thrips can persist through winter by hiding in stored gladiolus bulbs, reinfesting new plantings the following season.