First record of Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) in Australia (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

The first Australian record of the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis is reported from the Perth area in Western Australia. It is a notorious vector of tomato spotted wilt virus causing severe economic losses in seed crops, ornamentals, vegetables and other crops particularly in weste...

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Published in:Journal of the Australian Entomological Society 1993-01, Vol.32 (4), p.378-378
Main Authors: Malipatil, M.B, Postle, A.C, Osmelak, J.A, Hill, M, Moran, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Frankliniella occidentalis
insect pests
new geographic records
Thripidae
Thysanoptera
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Summary:The first Australian record of the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis is reported from the Perth area in Western Australia. It is a notorious vector of tomato spotted wilt virus causing severe economic losses in seed crops, ornamentals, vegetables and other crops particularly in western North America.
ISSN:0004-9050