Identify this critter?

The first pic is zoomed in at about 40X. The second is about 15X (to give perspective on the size)

These little bugs are very tiny, just barely able to see them with the naked eye.

Anyone know what they are? Seem like some sort of larvae, but there are no "adults", so I'm guessing these are the adult version, though I can't find anything resembling eggs.

There is little visible damage if any to the plants, and there are very few of these, but I want to catch this before it becomes a problem.

I thought it might also be helpful to have pics so others could identify these in the future.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

I think its a Thrip... they suck the sap out of the leaves. Affected leaves may have shiny, silvery spots. If this is the case, it can be treated with Amblyseius cucumeris. (more bugs) You can buy bags of them online. I would try some Neem oil and wash the plants, before tossin more pest at them. This is just my guess, best of luck.

looks like a thrip to me you better get a handle on it before its out of control.

looks like a thrip. how fast do the bastards move? good luck

Definitely thrips. (googled em as soon as MissEerie suggested it)

I was pretty suprised at how quick those little bastards move! There will be a thrip massacre at the Raving Ranch tonight!

SPINOSAD will KILL thrips.


I have used it with success on thrips and fungus gnats.




J

kill the bastards!! hope you get them in first round. good luck

Everyone rep MissEerie for reccomending predatory mites!

Buddy232 said:

Everyone rep MissEerie for reccomending predatory mites!

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it is definately a good call but unfortunately would not help if its an infestation, however released early enough can control populations.




J