Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Strange and Tiny Insect, Which Order?

Posted by Stephen on 21-06-2007 21:47
#1

This tiny insect was flying around my book, so I set the book on the table and photographed the insect. It measured 1.5 mm long.

West Virginia USA, near meadows and woods.

Can anyone tell me what this is?

Thanks!

Posted by Gerard Pennards on 21-06-2007 21:51
#2

Order Thysanoptera, so thrips!!
Greetings,

Posted by Stephen on 22-06-2007 10:44
#3

Thanks for the ID, Gerard!