Lackey Moth vs Onion Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lackey Moth | Onion Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malacosoma neustria | Thrips tabaci |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Lasiocampidae | Thripidae |
| Size | Wingspan 30-40mm | 1-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lackey Moth
A pale tawny moth whose colorful striped caterpillars spin communal silk tents on trees.
Did You Know?
Caterpillars live together in conspicuous silk tents on trees and march out in processions to feed.
Onion Thrips
A cosmopolitan pest of onions, garlic, and many other crops. It can reproduce both sexually and parthenogenetically and transmits iris yellow spot virus.
Did You Know?
Onion thrips can reproduce without mating through parthenogenesis, allowing a single female to establish an entire infestation.