Thrips parvispinus
be visible on the upper sides of leaves. Larvae are primarily located on young leaves and, to a lesser extent, on flower buds. Adults tend to remain hidden [...] and market quality, leading to rejected or downgraded plants and fruits. This pest is particularly harmful to ornamental plants, peppers, and papayas, where [...] the earliest signs of a Thrips parvispinus infestation is the deformation of young shoots and leaves. As these thrips feed on plant tissue, they inject toxins