Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella Occidentalis Pergande
Identification: Pronotum with 2 pairs of large setae on anterior margin. Ctenidia present on tergite VIII and it lies anterior to spiracle. Ocellar setae not arising within ocellar triangle. Body colour yellowish with darker tergal markings. Two ... [... more]
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Eastern Flower Thrips Cannot Be Eradicated - Maf
Their feeding causes direct damage such as skin 'russeting' of nectarines, diminished seed set in lucerne, and distorted fruiting in strawberry crops. In the United States, they have been reported as a common cause of "seedy berries" - ... [... more]
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Ascu - Pest And Disease Information
Information on insect and mite pests of agriculture in New South Wales Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande Southern Red Mite, a new pest mite for Australia, Ash Whitefly, Siphoninus phillyreae (Haliday) The Agricultural ... [... more]
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