Distribution of Thrips palmi
Thrips palmi (EPPO A1 quarantine organism) has been officially reported to be present in the following countries in the Caribbean region: Antigua & Barbuda, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Christopher & Nevis and Trinidad & Tobago.
Outside the Caribbean the pest occurs widely in the Asian and Pacific region and in one African country (Sudan). it is known to occur in Bangladesh, China, Guam, Hong Kong, Hawaii, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Philippines, Pakistan, Sudan, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Wallis & Futuna Islands and Western Samoa.
Sources
FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.