Wandering Glider vs Lily Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wandering Glider | Lily Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pantala hymenaea | Liothrips vaneeckei |
| Order | Odonata | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 46-52mm | 1.8-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America, South America, Asia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.
Lily Thrips
A dark, stout thrips that damages lily bulbs in storage and in the field. It feeds between bulb scales causing brown sunken spots.
Did You Know?
Lily thrips can remain hidden deep between bulb scales, making them extremely difficult to detect during inspection.