Small Fan-footed Wave vs Banded Greenhouse Thrips
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Small Fan-footed Wave | Banded Greenhouse Thrips |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Idaea biselata | Hercinothrips femoralis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Thysanoptera |
| Family | Geometridae | Thripidae |
| Size | 20-24 mm wingspan | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Gardens |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Small Fan-footed Wave
A small, delicate moth with pale buff wings and fine dark cross-lines. Common in deciduous woodland. Larvae feed on dead leaves on the woodland floor.
Did You Know?
Named for the male's fan-shaped front legs that are displayed during courtship.
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.