Thrips (likely Thysanoptera)

Natural Habitat

Found globally on various plants, flowers, crops, and sometimes indoors or on outdoor furniture.

Diet & Feeding

Most species feed on plant sap by piercing cells; some are predatory or fungal feeders.

Behavior Patterns

Thrips are known for being very active, flying or hopping when disturbed. They have fringed wings and go through a unique metamorphosis that includes non-feeding 'pupal' stages.

Risks & Benefits

They are major agricultural pests that can transmit plant viruses. To humans, they may bite occasionally causing minor, temporary skin irritation, but they do not transmit human diseases.

Identified on: 5/15/2026