Zebra Swallowtail vs Acacia Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Zebra Swallowtail | Acacia Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eurytides marcellus | Kladothrips waterhousei |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Papilionidae | Phlaeothripidae |
| Size | 64-100 mm wingspan | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Gall Makers |
| Regions | Eastern United States | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Zebra Swallowtail
A pale greenish-white swallowtail with bold black stripes and very long hindwing tails. Its striking zebra-like pattern makes it one of the most recognizable North American butterflies.
Did You Know?
Spring-emerging individuals have shorter tails and darker markings than the larger, paler summer generation.
Acacia Thrips
An Australian gall-inducing thrips that creates enclosed galls on Acacia phyllodes. It exhibits a soldier caste that defends the gall.
Did You Know?
This thrips has evolved a soldier caste with enlarged forelegs, making it one of the few eusocial insect lineages outside Hymenoptera.