Thrips: Biology, Behavior, and Agricultural Impact
Thrips: Overview and Impact Order Thysanoptera Body Characteristics Slender, elongated body measuring 1.5–2 mm in length. Undergoes modified hemimetabolic (remetabolic) development. Wings Two similar strap-like pairs of wings, fringed with long, movable setae. Mouthparts Asymmetric piercing-sucking mouthparts. Feeding Habits Some species are predatory, feeding on mites and small insects. Many are phytophagous, consuming plants, pollen, […]
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