Flower thrips

Pronunciation
/FLOW-er THRIPS/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Flower thrips
Plural
Flower thrips

Definition

Small, slender insects belonging to the order Thysanoptera, known for their feeding on a wide range of plants, particularly flowering ones.

Etymology

From the Latin *flora* (flower) and Greek *thrips* (woodworm, or insect).

Example

Flower thrips are considered major pests in agriculture due to their voracious feeding habits.

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