Kakothrips pisivorus explained

Kakothrips pisivorus, or the pea thrip, is a species of thrip native to Europe which lives in the flowers of peas and other legumes causing damage to the pods inside as they are developing.[1]

Identification

The pea thrip is a brown insect 2 mm in length with two pairs of feathery wings and yellowy legs. It feeds on the fruit of many legumes, including the pea plant, from which it takes its name.[1] These thrips are generally identified by the damage done to pea pods as their larvae eat them.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gibbons, Bob. Insects of Britain & Europe. Collins Nature Guides. 1999. HarperCollins. 978-0-00-781019-2. 132. Thrips.
  2. Web site: Why and how does Kakothrips pisivorus Westwood become a pest of pea?. Jenser. G.. University of Ljubljana. 27 November 2010.