
Introduction: The Strawberry Thrip, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is often recognized as a serious pest of strawberries worldwide. It’s commonly known as “Western Flower Thrips”. It’s very highly polyphagous pest with at least 250 plant species from more than 65 families being listed as hosts. Classification: Kingdom: Metazoa Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Thysanoptera
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