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Melon Thrips, Thrips palmi Karny (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

J. L. Capinera

Release Date: 2/19/2024

Agriculture

Abstract

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

About this Publication

This document is EENY135, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date June 2000. Revised August 2004, September 2010, August 2013, December 2015, and December 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at https://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures.

About the Authors

J. L. Capinera, professor and chairman, Entomology and Nematology Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

Authors

John Capinera
John Capinera

professor emeritus (deceased) of integrated pest management and former department chairman, UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology

Contacts

Elena Rhodes
Elena Rhodes
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University of Florida

biological scientist III, Department of Entomology and Nematology

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