Clara's Satin Moth vs Chilli Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Clara's Satin Moth | Chilli Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thalaina clara | Scirtothrips dorsalis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Thripidae |
| Size | 40-50 mm wingspan | 0.8-1.2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern Australia, Tasmania | Asia, North America, Central America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Clara's Satin Moth
An Australian moth with satiny white wings marked with orange bands. Found in eastern Australia and Tasmania. Caterpillars feed on acacia foliage.
Did You Know?
The satiny sheen of the wings gives this moth an almost luminous quality when seen in Australian bush at night.
Chilli Thrips
A tiny pale yellow thrips that is an invasive pest of peppers, strawberries, and ornamental plants. It causes severe scarring and distortion of new growth.
Did You Know?
Chilli thrips are so tiny that they can pass through standard window screens, making them very difficult to exclude from greenhouses.