Thrips (Thunderbug/Thunderfly)

Commonly found on flowers, leaves, and agricultural crops; they often enter homes through windows or on cut flowers.

Herbivorous, feeding on plant sap by puncturing the outer layer of plant tissue; some species are predatory or fungus-eaters.

Known for their fringed wings and jerky movement; they often swarm in warm, humid weather (often before storms) and are attracted to bright colors or pale clothing.

Can be significant agricultural pests by damaging crops and spreading plant viruses; they may occasionally bite humans causing minor skin irritation but do not transmit diseases to people.