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Adult and larval thrips on leaf, showing characteristic silvering of leaf surface due to their feeding activities. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Adult and larval thrips on leaf, showing characteristic silvering of leaf surface due to their feeding activities. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Adult and larval thrips on leaf, showing characteristic silvering of leaf surface due to their feeding activities.
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Terebrantia
Alan J. S. Weaving
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Damage Grub Grubs Larvae Leaf Leaves Pest Pests Shrub Shrubs South Africa Thrip Thrips Thysanoptera
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Nature's Silver Surfers - Thrips Take Leaf-Surfing to a Whole New Level!
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. In this print by Alan Weaving, we witness the incredible world of thrips in action. These tiny insects may be small, but their impact on plant life is anything but insignificant! The adult and larval thrips showcased here are busy feasting on a leaf, leaving behind their characteristic silvering effect. Grahamstown, Eastern Cape in South Africa serves as the backdrop for this fascinating display of wildlife. As members of the order Thysanoptera and suborder Terebrantia, these little critters prove that even insects can have star power! With their young larvae resembling grubs, it's no wonder these pests cause damage to plants and shrubs alike. But let's not hold that against them - after all, they're just trying to survive in this wild world. The silver sheen left behind by their feeding activities adds an otherworldly charm to the leaf surface. It's almost as if these thrips have taken up surfing lessons and mastered the art of gliding effortlessly across nature's waves! So next time you spot some shimmering leaves in your garden or local park, take a moment to appreciate the hidden beauty created by these industrious leaf-surfers. And thanks to Alan Weaving's keen eye for capturing such moments, we can now enjoy this mesmerizing snapshot from South Africa without any commercial intentions involved.
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