Thrips
To a vegetable gardener, thrips infestation is more of a nuisance than a threat to your vegetables.
They are small, in fact so small you need a magnifying glass 10 to 15 power to see them. They range in size from 1/25 to 1/8 inch in length.
Life cycle egg to adult
completed in 2 weeks
They are usually translucent white, black or yellow-brown but may have red, black or white color marking depending on the species and life stage. Some species have wings yet other species don't.
Depending on where you live or region of the country, they are also known as thunder flies, thunder bugs, storm flies or even corn lice.
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