Scirtothrips inermis Priesner, 1933
mainly on deciduous trees
parasite
Larvae and adults free in the leaves. At elevated densities the leaves may become malformed and in citrus large, often circular spots develop on the fruits.
host plants
Lauraceae, monophagous
Acacia; Ageratina adenophora; Arbutus unedo; Citrus sinensis; Ilex canariensis; Laurus nobilis; Morella faya; Myoporum laetumMyrtus communis; Ricinus communis; Rumex lunaria; Salix canariensis; Tamarix gallica; Vitis vinifera; Withania aristata.
distribution within Europe
references
Collins (2006a), Lacasa, Lloréns & Sánchez (1996a), Thrips of the British Isles (2020).