Thrips simplex (Morrison, 1930)
gladiolus thrips
on Gladiolus, etc.
parasite
Thrips on the underground parts and in the leaf folds and sheaths. Their feeding activities cause white, linear discolourations and malformations of the flowers.
host plants
Iridaceae, Liliaceae, restricted polyphagous
To a limited degree also Freesia; Iris; Lilium.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Taeniothrips simplex.
references
Berzosa (2000a), Denmark & Price (2019a), Karadjova & Krumov (2015a), Kucharczyk (2010a), Masarovič, Zvaríková, Sigmund & Fedor (2016a), Mound, Morison, Pitkin & Palmer (1976a), Nickle (2008a), Schliephake (1965a), Thrips of the British Isles (2020), Trdan, Andjus, Raspudić & Kač (2005a).