Thysanoptera (order)

Thrips at Hackett, ACT

Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020
Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020
Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020
Thysanoptera (order) at Hackett, ACT - 21 Jun 2020
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Identification history

Thysanoptera (order) 12 Jul 2020 KimPullen
Thysanoptera (order) 12 Jul 2020 KimPullen
Unidentified 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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  • 2 Abundance
  • 21 Jun 2020 11:12 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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