TOMATO ::MAJOR PESTS::THRIPS
5. Thrips: T. tabaci, F. schultzi (Thripidae: Thysanoptera)
Damage symptoms
Vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Lacerate leaf tissues and leaves become spotted and pale (Silvery streaks). Feeds on flowers resulting in pre-mature dropping of flowers and also cause bud necrosis.
For Bionomics and management refer cotton
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