Exotic thrips

Damage caused by South African citrus thrips. Photo by D. Vincenot, Bugwood.org

Multiple species
Can seriously impact fruit quality, yield and market access
Are tiny (about 1 mm) with four wings and typically yellow/orange or greyish/black in colour
Can lead to brown scarring, curling and distortion of leaves, grey or brown scarring of fruit, premature flower and fruit drop
Spread by wind or via the movement of infected plants or plant material including fruit

High priority pest of: Citrus

Scientific name: Caliothrips, Frankliniella and Scirtothrips genera
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Life Form: Thrips (THYSANOPTERA)