Western flower thrips
transmitting viruses, or by reducing aesthetic value by damaging flowers, e.g. in roses The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important [...] General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower [...] many vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses, and on various weeds. It is an especially significant pest in cucumber, sweet pepper, eggplants, and many