Thysanoptera (order)

Thrips at Hackett, ACT

Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 11:12 AM
Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 11:12 AM
Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 11:12 AM
Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020 11:12 AM
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Thysanoptera (order) 12 Jul 2020 KimPullen
Thysanoptera (order) 12 Jul 2020 KimPullen
Unverified 29 Jun 2020 TimL

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Unsure what these active red insects are on this Parmeliaceae lichen so have suggested Springtails due to their shape. The third image shows one of the small red insects in the centre of the image and a second one to the far left, disappearing into the lichen.

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KimPullen wrote:
   12 Jul 2020
Looks like an immature thrips.

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