Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptera? => Thysanoptera

Posted by Klaas on 19-11-2008 21:58
#1

Any idae about this one?:)

Netherlands, 4 april 2008, on lichens on rock in forest

Klaas

Edited by Klaas on 02-12-2008 00:13

Posted by pwalter on 19-11-2008 22:05
#2

Very nice picture of a thrips, an order of tiny plant-eating insects, Thysanoptera, literally the name means fringe-winged, as you can see in the picture. Largest species 10mm, smallest below 1 mm.
Regards,
Walter

Posted by Klaas on 19-11-2008 23:23
#3

Thank you Walter, i had no idae

ps, this one was around 1 mm

Klaas