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Chilli Thrips
Chilli and western flower thrips

New invasive found in Louisiana. Sciotothrips dorsalis (Hood), the chilli thrip, is a pest of tropical and subtropical regions. Established populations were first found in Florida in 2005, in Houston on landscape roses in 2007 and New Orleans on Knock Out roses in 2009.

Cactus Moth
Female moth depositing eggs.

New invasive that has been found in Louisiana. Information and pictures of this new pest.

LSAM Identification Service