Abstract
Western flower thrips transmit the carmovirus Pelargonium flower break virus (PFBV), the ilarvirus Tobacco streak virus (TSV), the tospoviruses Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (CSNV), Groundnut ringspot virus (GRSV), Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), Tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV), and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). This species is primarily a flower feeder, so most damage would be expected on the flower or fruit. Learn to identify the western flower thrips with this two-page illustrated guide written by Jeffrey D. Cluever and Hugh A. Smith, and published by the Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2016. ENY-2034/IN1127: Pest Identification Guide: Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (ufl.edu)
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