 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
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High priority pest of: Citrus
Scientific name: Caliothrips, Frankliniella and Scirtothrips genera
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Thrips (THYSANOPTERA)
Pest Documents
FS: fact sheet
CP: contingency plan
DP: diagnostic protocol
