Rhs 3 wk5 idents - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RHS 3: WK5 idents WESTERN FLOWER THRIP - Answer- Found: In commercial glasshouses & on outdoor plants in summer Non-host specific 6 Legged invertebrate, insect Incomplete metamorphosis Feeding method: Adults / nymphs - pierce plant cells of leaves & petals/buds using a stylet and suck sap Damage: Causes white flecks, & eventual silvering of leaves. Distorted leaves and flowers if buds attacked Leaves patches of black frass (excrement) on leaves Impact: Vector for viruses, reduction...