Bee Chafer vs Banded Greenhouse Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Chafer | Banded Greenhouse Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichius rosaceus | Hercinothrips femoralis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Thripidae |
| Size | 9-13mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Gardens |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Bee Chafer
A furry bumblebee-mimicking flower beetle with yellow and black bands. Visits roses and other garden flowers.
Did You Know?
So convincingly mimics a bumblebee that many people refuse to pick it up, believing it will sting.
Banded Greenhouse Thrips
A large thrips species with banded wings that infests banana, avocado, and ornamental plants. Originally from Africa, it has spread to greenhouses worldwide.
Did You Know?
This thrips is one of the largest species in the order and can be identified by the distinctive dark bands across its wings.