Thysanoptera (order)

Thrips at Lawson Grasslands (LWG)

Thysanoptera (order) at Lawson Grasslands (LWG) - 7 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Thysanoptera (order) 12 Jan 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Thysanoptera (order) 9 Jan 2024 maura

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Lawson grasslands January 2024 survey. Approx. 10 insects per plant and around 15 plants observed with them. On four of the plants also with one soft winged flower beetle. Photo not a good one.

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   12 Jan 2024
Thanks confirming on teh basis of your observation and that you recognise soft-winged beetles

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 7 Jan 2024 09:53 AM Recorded on
  • maura Recorded by

Additional information

  • Dandelion Associated plant
  • On some plants found with a Dasytinae or soft winged flower beetle but not interacting with it. Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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