Tobacco thrips
feed on plant tissue, they inject toxins that cause the foliage to twist, curl, and become distorted. This damage can severely impact the plant’s growth [...] thrips may also be visible on the upper sides of leaves. Larvae are primarily located on young leaves and, to a lesser extent, on flower buds. Adults tend [...] quality, leading to rejected or downgraded plants and fruits. This pest is particularly harmful to ornamental plants, peppers, and papayas, where it has been