Description: English: Thrips (probably Frankliniella occidentalis) on a rattlesnake sandmat (Euphorbia albomarginata) flower Identification: It was identified to the Thripinae subfamily by the Bugguide.net experts. The species level ID is probable based on a comparison with other Frankliniella occidentalis on the internet Location: Fullerton, CA, USA. Date: 31 July 2016, 01:17:52. Source: Own work. Author: Dave Kirkeby. Other versions: .
Description: English: Thrips (probably Frankliniella occidentalis) on a rattlesnake sandmat (Euphorbia albomarginata) flower pistil. The thrips stylet that it uses to feed through can be seen in this image inserted into the pistil. Identification: It was identified to the Thripinae subfamily by the Bugguide.net experts. The species level ID is probable based on a comparison with other Frankliniella occidentalis on the internet Location: Fullerton, CA, USA. Date: 31 July 2016, 01:58:39. Source: Own work. Author: Dave Kirkeby. Other versions: .
Description: English: Thrips (probably Frankliniella occidentalis) on a rattlesnake sandmat (Euphorbia albomarginata) flower stamen. Identification: It was identified to the Thripinae subfamily by the Bugguide.net experts. The species level ID is probable based on a comparison with other Frankliniella occidentalis on the internet Location: Fullerton, CA, USA. Date: 5 August 2016, 14:01:47. Source: Own work. Author: Dave Kirkeby. Other versions: .
