Thrips

Typically found on plants, flowers, or leaf litter; they frequently enter homes through open windows or on clothing/pets during warm weather.

Most species feed on plant sap by puncturing the epidermis; some are predatory on other small insects or mites.

They are known for their jerky movements and can fly or be carried by wind. They undergo a metamorphosis that includes egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.

They are major agricultural pests and can transmit plant viruses; humans may experience minor skin irritation if bitten, though they do not feed on blood or transmit human diseases.