Walnut Husk Fly vs Rose Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Walnut Husk Fly | Rose Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhagoletis completa | Thrips fuscipennis |
| Order | Diptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 1.2-1.6 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Southern Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Walnut Husk Fly
A fruit fly whose larvae feed inside walnut husks, staining and damaging the nuts. It has become an invasive pest in European walnut-growing regions.
Did You Know?
Larval feeding stains walnut shells black, making them unmarketable even though the nut inside may be fine.
Rose Thrips
A common European thrips found in rose flowers and other blossoms. It feeds on pollen and flower petals.
Did You Know?
Rose thrips are one of the most frequently encountered insects when sniffing garden roses on summer days.