Striped Turnip Flea Beetle vs Onion Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Turnip Flea Beetle | Onion Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phyllotreta undulata | Thrips tabaci |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 1-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Turnip Flea Beetle
A tiny flea beetle with sinuous yellow stripes that is a significant pest of brassica seedlings. Shothole damage to leaves is characteristic. One of several damaging Phyllotreta species.
Did You Know?
Emerging seedlings can be destroyed overnight by large numbers of these tiny beetles creating characteristic shot-holes.
Onion Thrips
A cosmopolitan pest of onions, garlic, and many other crops. It can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically and transmits iris yellow spot virus.
Did You Know?
Onion thrips can reproduce without mating through parthenogenesis, allowing a single female to establish an entire infestation.