Citrus Thrips
Citrus thrips are small insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera. These organisms generally measure less than a millimeter. Thrips can cause damage to citrus trees by feeding on the tissues, particularly young shoots and leaves. They have been reported as new pests in several countries since 1990 because of the scarring they cause on fruit. In this article we presented the morphological description of thrips, development conditions, d evelopment cycle, symptoms and methods of control. Morphorogical description Thrips have a distinctive body adapted to their lifestyle: 1 Size: They have a body generally measuring less than a millimeter in length. their small straw sometimes and difficult to detect with the naked eye. 2 Body: Shape: They have an elongated and cylindrical body like tube shape. this morphology and distinguishes the family Thysanoptera. 3 Wings: Citrus thrips have two pairs of fringed wings. the fo...