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.

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