Banded thrips
- Pronunciation
- /BAN-ded THRIPS/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Banded thrips
- Plural
- Banded thrips
Definition
Members of the family Thripidae (order Thysanoptera), characterized by a distinctive band-like pattern on their wings.
Etymology
The term likely originates from the visual appearance of the banded pattern on their wings.
Example
Banded thrips are known to feed on various crops and can cause significant damage to agricultural yields.