Thysanoptera
Thrips found in the British Isles are tiny insects, just 1-2mm long, but in other parts of the world they can be up to 14 mm. They have two pairs of narrow, fringed wings, although some are wingless.
More than 6,000 species of thrips are known around the world, with over 300 of these in Europe and only around 150 native to Britain.
Some species of thrips, like Thrips palmi (depicted), are major crop pests.
J. Marie Metz, USDA
Other names for (or types of) Thysanoptera include:
- Thrips
- Thunderflies
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