Bug FAQCuban Laurel Thrips
Gynaikothrips ficorum · Order: Thysanoptera · Family: Phlaeothripidae
No source yet on danger. We have no source yet on whether it bites, stings or damages anything.
Where it lives
It occurs in Africa, North America and Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range includes Africa, North America and Europe.
Source: Wikipedia
Lookalikes
It was originally described as Phloeothrips ficorum by Paul Marchal in 1908.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it is found in the US
Recorded in 4 of 51 states and DC. Most records: California, Hawaii, Florida, New York.
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Darker = more records. Counts are museum and citizen-science records, not population size.
Source: GBIF
Months it is reported in the US
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Source: GBIF
More photos
Same family (Phlaeothripidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gynaikothrips_ficorum
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