Thrips Identification Guide
feed on pollen. Often found on the
lower leaves in plants. Adults not very
active flyers and not often found on
sticky traps. All stages stay on the plant [...] Present on old leaves, larvae occur in
groups together on the lower leaf
surface. All stages present on the plant.
Silvery coloured feeding spots on leaves [...] prefer flowers where
they feed on pollen, but they can also be
present on leaves. Pupation occurs in
the substrate or on plants.
Developmental time at 25°C