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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Nov 02, 2008

Here are some parasites that commonly cause a leaf-folding malady on Indian Laurel Figs in southern California. Id?

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Malus2006 Coon Rapids, MN(Zone 4a) Nov 02, 2008

My guess is loosely based on thrips. As for the species, I don't know -

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Nov 02, 2008

These are indeed thrips (order Thysanoptera), possibly the Cuban laurel thrips (Gynaikothrips ficorum) - see http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/G/I-TS-GFIC-AD.003.html for an image. See http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7429.html for thrips control/management recommendations.

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palmbob Acton, CA(Zone 8b) Nov 02, 2008

very impressive... that is indeed this bug! Thanks

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