''Thrips'' is a

genus Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...

insects Insects (from Latin ') are hexapod invertebrates of the class Insecta. They are the largest group within the arthropod phylum. Insects have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, thorax and abdomen), three pairs of jointed ...

in the order

Thysanoptera Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

Ecology

Species A species () is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate sexes or mating types can produce fertile offspring, typically by sexual reproduction. It is the basic unit of Taxonomy (biology), ...

in the genus ''Thrips'' feed on

pollen Pollen is a powdery substance produced by most types of flowers of seed plants for the purpose of sexual reproduction. It consists of pollen grains (highly reduced Gametophyte#Heterospory, microgametophytes), which produce male gametes (sperm ...

, and can be major

agricultural pests A pest is any organism harmful to humans or human concerns. The term is particularly used for creatures that damage crops, livestock, and forestry or cause a nuisance to people, especially in their homes. Humans have modified the environment fo ...

, with several being vectors of

tospovirus ''Orthotospovirus'' is a genus of negative-strand RNA viruses, in the family ''Tospoviridae'' of the order '' Elliovirales,'' which infects plants. Tospoviruses take their name from the species Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) which was discover ...

es.

Etymology

The name ''Thrips'' comes from the

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word meaning woodworm.

Diversity

''Thrips'' is the largest genus of thrips, with over 280 species, most of which are found in Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean Basin. Other species occur on each of the continents, including one species described from

Antarctica Antarctica () is Earth's southernmost and least-populated continent. Situated almost entirely south of the Antarctic Circle and surrounded by the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic Ocean), it contains the geographic South Pole. ...

. ''Thrips'' includes the species of thrips most frequently intercepted at

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into the United States, '' T. tabaci''. The following species are recognised: *''

Thrips abyssiniae Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips acaciae Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips addendus Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips alatus Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips albogilvus Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

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Thrips albopilosus Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips aleuritis Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips alius Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips alliorum Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

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Thrips alni Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

'' *'' Thrips alysii'' *'' Thrips andrewsi'' *'' Thrips angusticeps'' *'' Thrips annulata'' *'' Thrips annulicornis'' *'' Thrips antiaropsidis'' *'' Thrips antiquus'' *'' Thrips apicatus'' *''

Thrips arizonensis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips arorai'' *'' Thrips asparagi'' *'' Thrips aspera'' *'' Thrips aspinus'' *'' Thrips assimilis'' *'' Thrips atactus'' *'' Thrips atratus'' *''

Thrips aurantithoracis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

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Thrips aureolariae Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips aureus'' *'' Thrips aurulentus'' *'' Thrips austellus'' *'' Thrips australis'' *''

Thrips beharensis Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

'' *'' Thrips benseleri'' *'' Thrips beta'' *'' Thrips bianchii'' *'' Thrips biunculatus'' *'' Thrips bourbonensis'' *'' Thrips brevialatus'' *'' Thrips brevicornis'' *'' Thrips brevipilosus'' *'' Thrips brevisetosus'' *'' Thrips brevistylus'' *'' Thrips brunneus'' *'' Thrips buxi'' *'' Thrips calcaratus'' *''

Thrips candidus Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips cardui'' *''

Thrips carthami Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips cedri'' *'' Thrips cereolus'' *'' Thrips cerno'' *'' Thrips chandni'' *'' Thrips cinchonae'' *'' Thrips coloratus'' *'' Thrips compressicornis'' *'' Thrips conferticornis'' *'' Thrips conicus'' *'' Thrips conocephali'' *'' Thrips coprosmae'' *'' Thrips corydali'' *'' Thrips corymbiferarum'' *'' Thrips crassicornis'' *'' Thrips crawfordi'' *'' Thrips cynorrhodi'' *'' Thrips darwini'' *'' Thrips decens'' *'' Thrips dentatus'' *'' Thrips diana'' *''

Thrips difficilis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips dilatatus'' *'' Thrips discolor'' *'' Thrips disjunctus'' *'' Thrips distinctus'' *'' Thrips dorax'' *'' Thrips dubius'' *''

Thrips englerinae Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips euphorbiae'' *'' Thrips euphorbiicola'' *'' Thrips evulgo'' *'' Thrips excaeletus'' *'' Thrips extensicornis'' *'' Thrips facetus'' *'' Thrips fallaciosus'' *''

Thrips fascicornis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips fedorovi'' *'' Thrips femoralis'' *''

Thrips flavidulus Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips flavus'' *'' Thrips floreus'' *'' Thrips floricola'' *'' Thrips florum'' *'' Thrips formosanus'' *'' Thrips fraudulentus'' *'' Thrips frosti'' *'' Thrips fulmeki'' *'' Thrips fulvipes'' *'' Thrips fumosoides'' *'' Thrips fumosus'' *'' Thrips funebris'' *'' Thrips fuscicornis'' *''

Thrips fuscipennis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips gardeniae'' *'' Thrips garuda'' *'' Thrips gentluteae'' *'' Thrips georgicus'' *'' Thrips gossypii'' *'' Thrips gowdeyi'' *'' Thrips gracilis'' *'' Thrips gracilis'' *'' Thrips gramineae'' *'' Thrips griseus'' *'' Thrips grossulariae'' *'' Thrips hanifahi'' *'' Thrips hawaiiensis'' *'' Thrips helianthi'' *'' Thrips helvolvus'' *'' Thrips heraclei'' *'' Thrips herricki'' *''

Thrips himalayanus Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

'' *'' Thrips hispidus'' *'' Thrips hoddlei'' *'' Thrips hoodi'' *'' Thrips idahoensis'' *''

Thrips imaginis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips impar'' *'' Thrips incognitus'' *'' Thrips inferus'' *'' Thrips insignis'' *''

Thrips intricatus Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

'' *'' Thrips iranicus'' *'' Thrips italicus'' *'' Thrips javanicus'' *'' Thrips juniperinus'' *'' Thrips kali'' *'' Thrips klapaleki'' *'' Thrips knoxi'' *'' Thrips kodaikanalensis'' *'' Thrips konoi'' *'' Thrips kotoshoi'' *'' Thrips kurahashii'' *''

Thrips laevicollis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips latiareus'' *'' Thrips latis'' *'' Thrips leeuweni'' *'' Thrips leptocerus'' *'' Thrips levatus'' *'' Thrips linariae'' *'' Thrips linarius'' *'' Thrips lini'' *'' Thrips lividus'' *'' Thrips lomatus'' *'' Thrips longalatus'' *'' Thrips longicaudatus'' *'' Thrips longiceps'' *'' Thrips maculicollis'' *'' Thrips madroni'' *'' Thrips magnus'' *'' Thrips major'' *'' Thrips malloti'' *'' Thrips mancosetosus'' *'' Thrips mareoticus'' *'' Thrips martini'' *'' Thrips medialis'' *'' Thrips mediterraneus'' *'' Thrips melastomae'' *''

Thrips menyanthidis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

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Thrips meridionalis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips meruensis'' *'' Thrips microchaetus'' *'' Thrips minutissimus'' *'' Thrips mirus'' *'' Thrips modicus'' *'' Thrips monotropae'' *'' Thrips montanus'' *'' Thrips morindae'' *'' Thrips mucidus'' *'' Thrips nelsoni'' *'' Thrips nigropilosus'' *'' Thrips novocaledonensis'' *'' Thrips obscuratus'' *'' Thrips obscuripes'' *'' Thrips ochracea'' *'' Thrips oneillae'' *'' Thrips orientalis'' *'' Thrips origani'' *'' Thrips oryzophagus'' *'' Thrips pallicornis'' *'' Thrips pallidicollis'' *'' Thrips pallidulus'' *''

Thrips pallisetis Thrips ( order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings ar ...

'' *'' Thrips palmerae'' *''

Thrips palmi ''Thrips palmi'' is an insect from the genus ''Thrips'' in the order Thysanoptera.

'' *'' Thrips paludosus'' *''

Thrips palustris Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips panousei'' *'' Thrips paradoxa'' *'' Thrips paramadroni'' *'' Thrips parvispinus'' *'' Thrips pauciporus'' *'' Thrips pavettae'' *'' Thrips pectinatus'' *'' Thrips pectiniprivus'' *''

Thrips pelikani Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

'' *'' Thrips pennatus'' *'' Thrips persicae'' *'' Thrips phormiicola'' *'' Thrips physapus'' *'' Thrips pillichi'' *'' Thrips pini'' *'' Thrips pistaciae'' *'' Thrips porteri'' *'' Thrips poultoni'' *'' Thrips praetermissus'' *'' Thrips pretiosus'' *'' Thrips priesneri'' *'' Thrips pruni'' *'' Thrips pseudoflavus'' *'' Thrips pusillus'' *'' Thrips quadridentatus'' *''

Thrips quilicii Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips quinciensis'' *'' Thrips ranunculi'' *'' Thrips rapaensis'' *'' Thrips reticulatus'' *'' Thrips rhabdotus'' *'' Thrips robustus'' *'' Thrips roepkei'' *''

Thrips rostratus Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips rufescens'' *'' Thrips rugicollis'' *'' Thrips safrus'' *'' Thrips sambuci'' *'' Thrips samoaensis'' *'' Thrips schliephakei'' *''

Thrips scotti Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

'' *'' Thrips sensarmai'' *'' Thrips seticollis'' *'' Thrips setipennis'' *'' Thrips setosus'' *''

Thrips sierrensis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

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Thrips sieversiae Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips simplex'' *'' Thrips simulator'' *'' Thrips sinaiticus'' *'' Thrips solari'' *'' Thrips speratus'' *'' Thrips spinosus'' *'' Thrips stannardi'' *'' Thrips subnudula'' *'' Thrips sukki'' *'' Thrips sumatrensis'' *'' Thrips sylvanus'' *''

Thrips tabaci ''Thrips tabaci'' is a species of very small insect in the genus ''Thrips (genus), Thrips'' in the order Thysanoptera. It is commonly known as the onion thrips, the potato thrips, the tobacco thrips or the cotton seedling thrips. It is an agricul ...

'' *'' Thrips tanicus'' *''

Thrips taraxaci Thrips (Order (biology) , order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have species description , described approximately 7,700 species. They fly on ...

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Thrips tarfayensis Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips taurus'' *'' Thrips tectus'' *''

Thrips temperans Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips tenebricosus'' *'' Thrips tenellus'' *'' Thrips thalictri'' *'' Thrips timidus'' *'' Thrips tomeus'' *'' Thrips trehernei'' *''

Thrips tripartitus Thrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are ...

'' *'' Thrips tristis'' *'' Thrips trybomi'' *'' Thrips unispinus'' *'' Thrips unonae'' *'' Thrips urticae'' *'' Thrips vackari'' *'' Thrips validus'' *'' Thrips variegatus'' *'' Thrips varipes'' *'' Thrips verbasci'' *'' Thrips viminalis'' *'' Thrips vitticornis'' *'' Thrips vuilleti'' *'' Thrips vulgatissimus'' *'' Thrips wedeliae'' *'' Thrips wellsae'' *'' Thrips winnemanae'' *'' Thrips xenos''

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