Thrips Identification Guide
microtrichia.
All stages found on plants, both leaves
and flowers, but they do not feed on
pollen. Present on both the lower and
upper leaf surfaces. Will [...] flower or fruit
deformation. This species is the most
important vector for both tomato
spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens
necrotic spot virus (INSV); [...] transmit tomato chlorotic spot virus
(TCSV).
Broad range of host
plants, both vegetable
and ornamental plants.
Females 0.8 -1.0 mm long. Males
smaller