South African citrus thrips

Photo by D. Vincenot, Bugwood.org

Found in Africa
Thrips are just visible to the naked eye
Infests young growing buds
Infested leaves show silvering of surface and the presence of frass markings on fruit and leaves
Grey and black markings evident on fruits forming a ring around the apex
Spread with infested plant material

High priority pest of: Citrus

Scientific name: Scirtothrips aurantii
EPPRD Category: 3
Life Form: Thrips (THYSANOPTERA)