Citrus thrips
International Collection). Appearance and life cycle of Citrus thrips When food availability is optimal, the life cycle lasts 20 days during October and November [...] November. When food is suboptimal and the weather is colder, the life cycle can be 45 days. Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit and can take [...] ground to pupate. Citrus thrips does not enter diapause during winter and all life stages may be present throughout the year.