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🌾 Thrips

Western Flower Thrips

Frankliniella occidentalis

About

One of the most economically damaging insects in horticulture. Transmits tomato spotted wilt virus. Despite being tiny, causes billions in crop damage annually worldwide.

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Did You Know?

Thrips are among the smallest flying insects β€” some species are just 0.5 mm long, yet they can be carried by winds to altitudes of over 3,000 meters.