Thrips tabaci
Thrips tabaci
Onion Thrips | |
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Type: | Insect |
Binomial: | Thrips tabaci |
Family: | Thripidae |
Order: | Thysanoptera |
Metamorphosis: | Complex |
Onion Thrips are primarily an agricultural pest, but can cause damage to several ornamental species as well.
Description
editSymptoms and Signs
editSpotting, streaking, and drop of leaves.
Ecology
editHost plants
editControl
edit- Cultural controls: Crop rotation, overhead irrigation.