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Thrips
Latin Name: Gynaikothrips ficorum
Common Name: Cuban Laurel Thrips
Other Names: N/A
Pest Details
Origin:
The genus of these thrips originated in Oriental regions but this species is now found throughout the world in tropical countries. It is found in the Caribbean and in the U.S. in Florida, Texas, California, and Hawaii.
Biology:
Species of Ficus are the most preferred host plants, but this species also attacks orchids, citrus, eucalyptus, viburnum, and other foliage plants. . Feeding is heaviest on the underside of the leaves, leading to distorted foliage, discoloration, and ultimately yellowing and loss of the leaf. While host plants are rarely killed the damage causes a serious loss of aesthetic value. Males are rare or even unknown and reproduction is by parthenogenesis. The larva and adult both feed by piercing the plant surface and ingesting plant fluids. They also may “bite” people when they
Latin Name: Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis
Common Name: Greenhouse Thrips
Other Names: N/A
Pest Details
Origin:
This species is native to South America but was first described as a species in 1833 from specimens found in a greenhouse in Europe. It now is found worldwide in humid climates, either in tropical regions or in greenhouses. In the U.S. it can be found living outdoors along the southern states from Florida to California and in greenhouses throughout the country.
Biology:
This thrips causes severe damage to the foliage of plants, leading to premature loss of leaves. In a greenhouse setting it can make large numbers of the plants unmarketable. Feeding is heaviest on the underside of the leaves, leading to distorted foliage, discoloration, and ultimately yellowing and loss of the leaf. Feeding on young fruits will lead to surface blemishes that also make the fruit unacceptable for sale. This species