Thrips Identification Guide
egg
laying, and a complete generation
develop within a single gall. Adults exit
galls and migrate to new terminal leaves
to begin a new generation. The [...] Adults and larvae prefer flowers where
they feed on pollen, but they can also be
present on leaves. Pupation occurs in
the substrate or on plants.
Dev [...] 'silvering' on leaves
along with leaf, flower or fruit
deformation. This species is the most
important vector for both tomato
spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens