What are thrips?
Q: What are thrips?
A: Thrips are an order of insects, scientifically known as Thysanoptera.
Q: How big are thrips found in the British Isles?
A: Thrips found in the British Isles are tiny insects, just 1-2mm long.
Q: What are some other common names for thrips?
A: Other common names for thrips are thunderflies, thunderbugs, storm flies, thunderblights, and corn lice.
Q: What do thrips feed on?
A: Thrips feed on a large variety of plants and animals by puncturing them and sucking up the contents.
Q: How many species of thrips are there around the world?
A: More than 6,000 species of thrips are known around the world.
Q: How many thrips species are native to Britain?
A: About 150 thrips species are native to Britain.
Q: What is the scientific name for the order Thysanoptera derived from?
A: The scientific name for the order Thysanoptera comes from the Greek thysanos (fringe) and pteron (wing).
