Wheat Thrips

Found on various cereals and grasses, commonly in grain fields or on processed cereal products like crackers and bread.

Herbivorous; primarily feed on the juice of developing wheat and other cereal grain kernels, as well as nectar.

Thrips are often found clustered on flowers or seeds; they can migrate in large numbers during harvest or dry periods and are known to be part of the 'aerial plankton' dispersed by wind.

They are agricultural pests that can reduce crop yields. While not dangerous to humans, they can be a nuisance if found in food products or if they accidentally 'bite' human skin, which may cause minor, temporary irritation.