EPPO Global Database

Scirtothrips dorsalis(SCITDO)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Camellia sinensis (CAHSI) Major host
* Deka B, Babu A, Sarkar S (2020) Scirtothrips dorsalis, Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae): A major pest of tea plantations in North East India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 8(4), 1222-1228.

* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Varatharajan R, Roy S, Prasad AK, Mukhopadhyay A, Muraleedharan N (2019) Bionomics and management of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze in tea plantations of north-eastern India. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 39, 179–194 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-019-00028-3
------- Confirmed host. 
Capsicum annuum (CPSAN) Major host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.

* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Acacia (1ACAG) Wild/Weed
* Mound LA, Palmer JM (1981) Identification, distribution and host-plants of the pest species of Scirtothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 71 (3), 467-479.
------- Acacia species are considered as the main wild host species.
Acalypha indica (ACCIN) Wild/Weed
* Affandi A, Velasco LR, Javier PA, Depositario DP, Mansyah E, Hardiyanto H (2019) Population dynamic of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanopetera: Thripidae) on mango and associated weeds under low and intensive agricultural practices. AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 41(3), 575-585.
------- as Achalypha indica.
Amaranthus spinosus (AMASP) Wild/Weed
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Echinochloa colonum (ECHCO) Wild/Weed
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Euphorbia hypericifolia (EPHHY) Wild/Weed
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Ludwigia hyssopifolia (LUDLI) Wild/Weed
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Mimosa (1MIMG) Wild/Weed
Phyllanthus niruri (PYLNI) Wild/Weed
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Sesbania herbacea (SEBEX) Wild/Weed
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Tephrosia vogelii (TEPVO) Wild/Weed
* Affandi A, Velasco LR, Javier PA, Depositario DP, Mansyah E, Hardiyanto H (2019) Population dynamic of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanopetera: Thripidae) on mango and associated weeds under low and intensive agricultural practices. AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 41(3), 575-585.
Abelia x grandiflora (ABEGF) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Abelmoschus esculentus (ABMES) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Acalypha chamaedrifolia (ACCRE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Acalypha hispida (ACCHI) Host
* Kumar PS, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Acalypha macrostachya (ACCMA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Actinidia chinensis (ATICH) Host
* Hwang RY, Kim DS, Hyun JW (2016) Occurrence pattern and damage of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in primary host and citrus orchards on Jeju island. Korean journal of applied entomology 55(4), 483-487.
Allamanda cathartica (ALWCA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Allium cepa (ALLCE) Host
* Ananthakrishnan TN (1984) Bioecology of thrips. India  Publishing House, Oak Park, Michigar, 223 pp.
Allium sp. (ALLSS) Host
* Porta B, Vosman B, Visser RG, Galván GA, Scholten OE (2023) Genetic diversity of thrips populations on Allium species around the world. Plos one 18(8), e0289984. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0289984
Almeidea rubra (ALIRU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Anacardium occidentale (ANAOC) Host
* Ananthakrishnan TN (1985) Host relationship and damage potential of thrips infesting cashew. Acta Horticulturae, (108), 131–134

* Dias-Pini NS, Lima MGA, Lima EFB, Maciel GPS, Duarte PM (2018) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae): a newly introduced polyphagous pest in northeastern Brazil. Neotropical Entomology 47, 725–728.

* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults)
Antirrhinum majus (ATHMM) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Apium graveolens (APUGV) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Arachis hypogaea (ARHHY) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Ardisia compressa (ADACP) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Azadirachta indica (MEIAD) Host
* Affandi A, Velasco LR, Javier PA, Depositario DP, Mansyah E, Hardiyanto H (2019) Population dynamic of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanopetera: Thripidae) on mango and associated weeds under low and intensive agricultural practices. AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 41(3), 575-585.
Barringtonia racemosa (BGTRA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Begonia sp. (BEGSS) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Begonia tuberhybrida hybrids (BEGKH) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Berberis bealei (MAHBE) Host
* Kumar V, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL, Seal DR & Osborne LS (2013) An overview of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management. In Weed and pest control-conventional and new challenges (Eds Soloneski S & Larramendy M), pp. 53-77.
------- confirmed host in Florida (as Mahonia bealei).
Bougainvillea spectabilis (BOUSP) Host
* Mille CG, Cazères S , Jourdan H, Mound LA (2025) Biosecurity in a biodiversity hotspot: an updated checklist of the Thysanoptera fauna of New Caledonia. Advances in Entomology 13(1), 1-47. https://doi.org/10.4236/ae.2025.131001
Bremeria pervillei (XREPE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Brexia madagascariensis (BXAMA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Breynia disticha (BYIDI) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.

* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida (as Breynia nivosa).
Brownea sp. (BWNSS) Host
* Mound LA, Palmer JM (1981) Identification, distribution and host-plants of the pest species of Scirtothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 71 (3), 467-479.
Bruguiera sp. (BUGSS) Host
* NVWA (2009) Pest Risk Assessment Scirtothrips dorsalis, May 2009, Plant Protection Service, the Netherlands. 9 pp
-------larvae and adults intercepted on Mangrove pot plants (Bruguiera sp.) imported from Thailand.
Caladium sp. (CLFSS) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Camellia japonica (CAHJA) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Camellia sasanqua (CAHSQ) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Campanula carpatica (CMPCA) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Capparis erythrocarpos (CPPER) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Capsicum frutescens (CPSFR) Host
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Carica papaya (CIAPA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Catunaregam spinosa (XEPSP) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Ceiba pentandra (CEIPE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Celosia argentea (CEOAR) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Celosia argentea var. plumosa (CEOAP) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Chrysanthemum sp. (CHYSS) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Citroncirus (1CJCG) Host
Citroncirus Citrumelo hybrids (CJCPT) Host
* Tapia JL, Espinosa DH, Rodríguez VZ, Castro JM, Ponce HF (2016) Primer informe de la presencia de Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) en Cuba. Fitosanidad 20(1), 27-32.
------ host in Cuba 
Citroncirus webberi (CJCWE) Host
* Tapia JL, Espinosa DH, Rodríguez VZ, Castro JM, Ponce HF (2016) Primer informe de la presencia de Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) en Cuba. Fitosanidad 20(1), 27-32.
------ host in Cuba 
Citrus (1CIDG) Host
Citrus medica (CIDME) Host
* Tapia JL, Espinosa DH, Rodríguez VZ, Castro JM, Ponce HF (2016) Primer informe de la presencia de Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) en Cuba. Fitosanidad 20(1), 27-32.
------ host in Cuba 
Citrus reshni (CIDRH) Host
* Tapia JL, Espinosa DH, Rodríguez VZ, Castro JM, Ponce HF (2016) Primer informe de la presencia de Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) en Cuba. Fitosanidad 20(1), 27-32.
------ host in Cuba 
Citrus trifoliata (PMITR) Host
* Tapia JL, Espinosa DH, Rodríguez VZ, Castro JM, Ponce HF (2016) Primer informe de la presencia de Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) en Cuba. Fitosanidad 20(1), 27-32.
------ host in Cuba (as Poncirus trifoliata).
Citrus x aurantiifolia (CIDAF) Host
* Murillo-Hernández JE, Illescas-Riquelme CP, López-Lima D, Manzanilla-Ramírez MÁ (2022) Incidencia y daños de Scirtothrips dorsalis en plantaciones de limón mexicano en Colima, México. Southwestern Entomologist 47(1), 211-214.
Citrus x aurantium (CIDAU) Host
* Tapia JL, Espinosa DH, Rodríguez VZ, Castro JM, Ponce HF (2016) Primer informe de la presencia de Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) en Cuba. Fitosanidad 20(1), 27-32.
------ host in Cuba 
Citrus x aurantium var. sinensis (CIDSI) Host
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Citrus x aurantium var. unshiu (CIDUN) Host
* Tatara A Furuhashi K (1992) [Analytical study on damage to satsuma mandarin fruit by Scirtothrips dorsalis, with particular reference to pest density], Japanese Journal of Applied Entomology and Zoology 36, 217-223.
Citrus x latifolia (CIDLA) Host
* López-Lima D, Tejeda-Reyes MA, Rodríguez-Málaga RD, López-Bautista E, Salinas-Castro A, Illescas-Riquelme CP (2023) New hosts, distribution, and color trap preferences of the invasive thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Mexico. Journal of Entomological Science 58(4), 400-411. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-11
------- reproductive host. 
Citrus x limon (CIDLI) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Citrus x limon var. meyerii (CIDMY) Host
* NPPO of Spain (2023-12). 
------- host plant in an outbreak in Andalucia (EPPO RS 2024 https://gd.eppo.int/reporting/Rse-2024-01)
Clitoria javitensis (CXCJA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Codiaeum variegatum (CDIVA) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1 ('Gold Dust' cultivar)
Coleus scutellarioides (CXUBH) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida (as Plectranthus scutellarioides)
Colocasia esculenta (CXSES) Host
* Rajamma P, Palaniswami MS, Jayaprakas CA (2004) Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood)(Thripidae: Thysanoptera) as a pest on cassava and taro. Journal of Root Crops 30(1), 74-75.
Conocarpus erectus (CKUER) Host
* Mannion CM, Derksen AI, Seal DR, Osborne LS, Martin CG (2014) Population dynamics of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and other thrips species on two ornamental host plant species in Southern Florida. Environmental Entomology 43(4), 849-858.
Coreopsis sp. (CRLSS) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Coriandrum sativum (CORSA) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Cosmos caudatus (CMSCA) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Crassula ovata (CSBOV) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Crinum purpurascens (KRMPU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Crossandra infundibuliformis (CSDIN) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Crossandra massaica (CSDMA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Cucumis sativus (CUMSA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Cuphea sp. (CPHSS) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Dahlia sp. (DAHSS) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Daucus carota (DAUCA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
Desmanthus sp. (DEMSS) Host
* Affandi A, Velasco LR, Javier PA, Depositario DP, Mansyah E, Hardiyanto H (2019) Population dynamic of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanopetera: Thripidae) on mango and associated weeds under low and intensive agricultural practices. AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 41(3), 575-585.
------- Desmanthus leptophyllus.
Dieffenbachia seguine (DIFSE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Dimocarpus longan (DMCLO) Host
* Wen H, Lu F, Hao H, Liou T (2002) Insects pests and their injuries and control on longan in Southern Taiwan. Journal of Agricultural Research of China 51(3), 56-64.
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (OSPEK) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1, as Osteospermum ecklonis.
Dioscorea alata (DIUAL) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Diospyros kaki (DOSKA) Host
* Alim MA, Song J, Seo HJ, Choi JJ (2018) Monitoring thrips species with yellow sticky traps in astringent persimmon orchards in Korea. Applied Entomology and Zoology 53(1), 75-84.
Diplocyclos palmatus (DPYPA) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Dissotis rotundifolia (DSSRO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Duranta erecta (DUTPL) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Echinacea purpurea (RUDPU) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Eclipta prostrata (ECLAL) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Ehretia cymosa (EHTCY) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Embelia procumbens (EBLPR) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Epipremnum pinnatum (SNDAU) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1 as Epipremnum aureum.
Euadenia eminens (EADEM) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Eucalyptus deglupta (EUCDG) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Euphorbia pulcherrima (EPHPU) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Eustoma russellianum (EVMGR) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida (as Eustoma grandiflorum).
Ficus elastica (FIUEL) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Ficus exasperata (FIUEX) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Ficus lingua (FIULI) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Fittonia albivenis (FITVE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Fortunella (1FOLG) Host
Fragaria x ananassa (FRAAN) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.

* Panthi BR, Renkema JM, Lahiri S, Liburd OE (2021) The short-range movement of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and rate of spread of feeding injury among strawberry plants. Environmental Entomology, 50(1), 12–18, https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa149
------- confirmed host in Central Florida.
Garcinia livingstonei (GANLI) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Garcinia mangostana (GANMA) Host
* Sartiami D, Mound LA (2013) Identification of the terebrantian thrips (Insecta, Thysanoptera) associated with cultivated plants in Java, Indonesia. ZooKeys 306, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.306.5455
------- Collected from this plant in Java (Indonesia).
Gardenia jasminoides (GADJA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Gardenia thunbergia (GADTH) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Gerbera jamesonii (GEBJA) Host
* Bhat AS, Laxmidevi V, Ramegowda GK, Seetharamu GK, Krishnareddy M (2021) Molecular identification and characterization of groundnut bud necrosis virus and its associated thrips vector from Gerbera jamesonii in India. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 128(3), 673-683.

* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.
Gerbera sp. (GEBSS) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Glandularia sp. (GLNSS) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  Glandularia x hybrida reproductive host in Florida.
Glycine max (GLXMA) Host
* Viteri D, Cabrera I, de Jensen CE (2010) Identification and abundance of thrips species on soybean in Puerto Rico. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 30(1), 57-60.
Gnetum costatum (GNECO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Gossypium barbadense (GOSBA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
Gossypium hirsutum (GOSHI) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.

* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092

Gossypium sp. (GOSSS) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
Hedera helix (HEEHE) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.

* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- host of East Asia 1 species.
Heptapleurum arboricola (SCHAR) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida (as Shefflera arbicola)
Hevea brasiliensis (HVEBR) Host
Hevea sp. (HVESS) Host
* Mound LA, Palmer JM (1981) Identification, distribution and host-plants of the pest species of Scirtothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 71 (3), 467-479.
Hibiscus arnottianus (HIBAT) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Hibiscus liliiflorus (HIBLI) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (HIBRS) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Hydrangea (1HYEG) Host
* Dickey AM, Kumar V, Hoddle MS, Funderburk JE, Morgan JK, Jara-Cavieres A, Shatters RG, Osborne LS, McKenzie CL (2015) The Scirtothrips dorsalis species complex: endemism and invasion in a global pest. PLoS One, 10(4):e0123747. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0123747

* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- host of East Asia 1 species.
Iguanura geonomiformis (IGUGE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Illicium floridanum (ILLFL) Host
* Kumar V, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL, Seal DR,Osborne LS (2013) An overview of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management. In Weed and pest control-conventional and new challenges (Eds Soloneski S & Larramendy M), pp. 53-77.
------- confirmed host in Florida
Impatiens hawkeri (IPAHA) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Impatiens walleriana (IPAWA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Jasminum sambac (IASSA) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Justicia extensa (IUIXT) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Lagerstroemia indica (LAEIN) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Laguncularia racemosa (LGKRA) Host
* Kumar V, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL, Seal DR, Osborne LS (2013) An overview of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management. In Weed and pest control-conventional and new challenges (Eds Soloneski S & Larramendy M), pp. 53-77.
------- confirmed host in Florida (as Languncularia recemosa).
Lantana camara (LANCA) Host
* Affandi A, Velasco LR, Javier PA, Depositario DP, Mansyah E, Hardiyanto H (2019) Population dynamic of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanopetera: Thripidae) on mango and associated weeds under low and intensive agricultural practices. AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 41(3), 575-585.
Lawsonia inermis (LAWIN) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Lebronnecia kokioides (LBNKO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Leea guineensis (LEEGU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Lepidium sativum (LEPSA) Host
* Kumar PS, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Licuala grandis (LCLGR) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Ligustrum japonicum (LIGJA) Host
* Kumar V, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL, Seal DR, Osborne LS (2013) An overview of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management. In Weed and pest control-conventional and new challenges (Eds Soloneski S & Larramendy M), pp. 53-77.
------- confirmed host in Florida
Ligustrum sp. (LIGSS) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Litchi chinensis (LIHCH) Host
* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults)
Lysimachia ruhmeriana (LYSRU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Malpighia glabra (MLPGL) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Mangifera indica (MNGIN) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- Confirmed host (larvae and adults).

* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Manihot esculenta (MANES) Host
* Rajamma P, Palaniswami MS, Jayaprakas CA (2004) Chilli thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood)(Thripidae: Thysanoptera) as a pest on cassava and taro. Journal of Root Crops 30(1), 74-75.
Manilkara zapota (MNKZA) Host
* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults)
Markhamia zanzibarica (MKMZA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Mimosa pudica (MIMPU) Host
* Mound LA, Palmer JM (1981) Identification, distribution and host-plants of the pest species of Scirtothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 71 (3), 467-479.

* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Mitriostigma axillare (MRMAX) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Monanthotaxis obovata (FRDOB) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Morus alba (MORAL) Host
* Kumar SP, Rachana RR, Amarendra B, Sheela N (2024) Transient composition of the thrips species (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting mulberry in southern India: first report of two, including the dominating invasive pest Thrips parvispinus. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 15(1), 32. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmae024
Murraya koenigii (MUYKO) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Murraya paniculata (MUYPA) Host
* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Napoleonaea vogelii (NAPVO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Nelumbo nucifera (NELNU) Host
* Mound LA, Palmer JM (1981) Identification, distribution and host-plants of the pest species of Scirtothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 71 (3), 467-479.
------- as "sacred lotus"
Ocimum basilicum (OCIBA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida.

* EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Schrader G, Camilleri M, Diakaki M & Vos S (2019) Pest survey card on Scirtothrips aurantii, Scirtothrips citri and Scirtothrips dorsalis. EFSA supporting publication 2019, 16(2) EN‐1564, 21 pp. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2903/sp.efsa.2019.EN-1564
-------intercepted in consignments of AOcimum basilicum from Vietnam.
Odontonema tubaeforme (ODTTU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Oenothera lindheimeri (GAALI) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
------- reproductive host in Florida (as Gaura lindheimeri).
Oncoba spinosa (ONKSP) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Paeonia officinalis (PAOOF) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Palisota mannii (PJOMA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Passiflora edulis (PAQED) Host
* Wen HC, Lee HS (1984) The main insect pests on passion fruit in Taiwan. Journal of Agricultural Research of China 33(1), 81-87.
Passiflora foetida (PAQFO) Host
* Affandi A, Velasco LR, Javier PA, Depositario DP, Mansyah E, Hardiyanto H (2019) Population dynamic of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanopetera: Thripidae) on mango and associated weeds under low and intensive agricultural practices. AGRIVITA, Journal of Agricultural Science 41(3), 575-585.
Pavetta revoluta (PAURE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Pelargonium graveolens (PELGV) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Pelargonium x hortorum (PELZO) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Pentas lanceolata (PNWLA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Persea americana (PEBAM) Host
* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults). 

* López-Lima D, Tejeda-Reyes MA, Rodríguez-Málaga RD, López-Bautista E, Salinas-Castro A, Illescas-Riquelme CP (2023) New hosts, distribution, and color trap preferences of the invasive thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Mexico. Journal of Entomological Science 58(4), 400-411. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-11
------- only adults, not considered as reproductive host. 
Petunia hybrids (PEUHY) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Phaseolus vulgaris (PHSVX) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
Phyllanthus urinaria (PYLUR) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Pittosporum senacia (PTUSE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host (as Pittosporum senacia subsp. pervillei).
Pittosporum tobira (PTUTO) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Plerandra elegantissima (DZYEL) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Plumbago auriculata (PLBAU) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Plumeria rubra (PLIRU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Polyscias ornifolia (PYJOR) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Pouteria campechiana (POJCA) Host
* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults)
Psidium guajava (PSIGU) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- Confirmed host (larvae and adults).
Punica granatum (PUNGR) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Pyrus communis (PYUCO) Host
* López-Lima D, Tejeda-Reyes MA, Rodríguez-Málaga RD, López-Bautista E, Salinas-Castro A, Illescas-Riquelme CP (2023) New hosts, distribution, and color trap preferences of the invasive thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Mexico. Journal of Entomological Science 58(4), 400-411. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-11
------- reproductive host. 
Quisqualis indica (QISIN) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- As Combretum indicum.  Confirmed host.
Ramosmania rodriguesii (RMORO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Rhaphiolepis indica (RAHIN) Host
* Diffie S, Srinivasan R (2010) Occurrence of Leucothrips furcatus, Scirtothrips dorsalis, and Tenothrips frici (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) previously unreported from Georgia. Journal of Entomological Science 45(4), 394-396. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-45.4.394
Rhaphiolepis umbellata (RAHUM) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Rhododendron sp. (RHOSS) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
Richardia brasiliensis (RCHBR) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Ricinus communis (RIICO) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Rosa (1ROSG) Host
Rosa sp. (ROSSS) Host
* Gahukar RT(2003) Factors influencing thrips abundance and distribution on rose flowers in central India. Journal of Entomological Research 27(4), 271-279.

* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Mannion CM, Derksen AI, Seal DR, Osborne LS, Martin CG (2014) Population dynamics of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and other thrips species on two ornamental host plant species in Southern Florida. Environmental Entomology 43(4), 849-858.
-------Knock-Out rose (Rosa 'Radrazz').

* Ravelo EE, Vaca JU, Arévalo EP, Delgado L, Díaz MF, Piñeros L, Castro AP, Brochero H, Goldarazena A (2018) Presence and distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Colombia. Journal of Insect Science 18, 7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey092
Rotheca myricoides (RTCMY) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Rubus idaeus (RUBID) Host
* Ortiz JA, Infante F, Rodriguez D, Toledo-Hernandez RA (2020) Discovery of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in blueberry fields of Michoacan, Mexico. Florida Entomologist 103(3), 408-410. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0316
Rubus sp. (RUBSS) Host
* López-Lima D, Tejeda-Reyes MA, Rodríguez-Málaga RD, López-Bautista E, Salinas-Castro A, Illescas-Riquelme CP (2023) New hosts, distribution, and color trap preferences of the invasive thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Mexico. Journal of Entomological Science 58(4), 400-411. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-11

* Ortiz JA, Infante F, Rodriguez D, Toledo-Hernandez RA (2020) Discovery of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in blueberry fields of Michoacan, Mexico. Florida Entomologist 103(3), 408-410. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0316
------- as blackberry
Salvia farinacea (SALFA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Salvia officinalis (SALOF) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Sanchezia oblonga (SNZOB) Host
Saraca indica (SBRAS) Host
* Mound LA, Palmer JM (1981) Identification, distribution and host-plants of the pest species of Scirtothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research 71 (3), 467-479.
------- as Saraca minor.
Scindapsus pictus (SNDPI) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Selenicereus undatus (HCRUN) Host
* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults)
Solanum lycopersicum (LYPES) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Solanum melongena (SOLME) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P,  Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.

* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
Solanum tuberosum (SOLTU) Host
* Dharpure SR (2002) Changing scenario of insect pests of potato in Satpura plateau of Madhya Pradesh. Journal of the Indian Potato Association 29(3/4), 135-138.
Stereospermum nematocarpum (SRUNE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana (SBTDY) Host
* Kumar V, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL, Seal DR,Osborne LS (2013) An overview of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management. In Weed and pest control-conventional and new challenges (Eds Soloneski S & Larramendy M), pp. 53-77.
------- confirmed host in Florida (as Strobilanthes dyerianus).
Strobilanthes maculata (SBTMA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Synsepalum dulcificum (SYUDU) Host
* Kumar V,  Seal DR, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL,  Osborne LS (2012) New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist, 95(1):205-207.
------- confirmed host (larvae and adults)
Syzygium sp. (SYZSS) Host
* Sartiami D, Mound LA (2013) Identification of the terebrantian thrips (Insecta, Thysanoptera) associated with cultivated plants in Java, Indonesia. ZooKeys 306, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.306.5455
------- Collected from this plant in Java (Indonesia).
Tabernaemontana divaricata (EVTDI) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Tagetes erecta (TAGER) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Tagetes patula (TAGPA) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Tamarindus indica (TAMIN) Host
* Ananthakrishnan TN (1984) Bioecology of thrips. India  Publishing House, Oak Park, Michigar, 223 pp.
Tarenna alleizettei (TNRAL) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Tarenna alpestris (TNRAP) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Tecoma fulva (TECFU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host (as T. fulva subsp. arequipensis).
Terminalia boivinii (TEMBO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Terminalia mantaly (TEMLY) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Terminalia neotaliala (TEMNE) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Theobroma cacao (THOCA) Host
* Nakayama K, Lindner MF (2022) Ocorrência do tripes da pimenta (Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, [Thysanoptera: Thripidae]) em cacaueiro (Theobroma cacao L.). Agrotrópica 34(2), 121 - 130.
Thunbergia erecta (THNER) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Thunbergia vogeliana (THNVO) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Tradescantia zebrina (TRAZE) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Trichilia havanensis (TCIHA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Trilepisium madagascariense (TPUMA) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Trimezia lutea (TMZLU) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Turraea floribunda (TUEFL) Host
* Scott-Brown AS, Hodgetts J, Hall J, Simmonds MJS, Collins DW (2018) Potential role of botanic garden collections in predicting hosts at risk globally from invasive pests: a case study using Scirtothrips dorsalis. Journal of Pest Science 91(2), 601-611.
------- Confirmed host.
Vaccinium (1VACG) Host
* Ortiz JA, Infante F, Rodriguez D, Toledo-Hernandez RA (2020) Discovery of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in blueberry fields of Michoacan, Mexico. Florida Entomologist 103(3), 408-410. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0316
------- confirmed host.
Vaccinium corymbosum (VACCO) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.

*  Panthi B, Liburd O, Lahiri S, Rhodes E (2020) Efficacy test of various insecticides to control Scirtothrips dorsalis in southern highbush blueberries. Arthropod Management Tests 45: 1–3.

* Panthi BR, Renkema JM, Lahiri S, Liburd OE (2021) The short-range movement of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and rate of spread of feeding injury among strawberry plants. Environmental Entomology, 50(1), 12–18, https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa149
Vaccinium darrowii (VACDA) Host
*  Panthi B, Liburd O, Lahiri S, Rhodes E (2020) Efficacy test of various insecticides to control Scirtothrips dorsalis in southern highbush blueberries. Arthropod Management Tests 45: 1–3.

* Panthi BR, Renkema JM, Lahiri S, Liburd OE (2021) The short-range movement of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and rate of spread of feeding injury among strawberry plants. Environmental Entomology, 50(1), 12–18, https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa149
Vaccinium myrtillus (VACMY) Host
* Atakan E, Pehlivan S (2021) First report of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Turkey. Turkish Journal of Zoology 45, 156-160. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-2012-14
------- confirmed host in Turkey.
Viburnum odoratissimum (VIBOD) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Viburnum suspensum (VIBSU) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Vigna radiata (PHSAU) Host
* Sreerama Kumar P, Rachana RR (2021) Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) is a pest of celery, Apium graveolens (Apiales: Apiaceae): first report and diagnostic characters. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1), 46. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab039
------- Confirmed host.
Viola x wittrockiana (VIOWH) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Vitis vinifera (VITVI) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.

* Patil NR, Nadaf AM, Patil DR (2017) Field efficacy of newer insecticides and neem products against Scirtothrips dorsalis on grapes, Vitis vinifera L.(cv. Thompson Seedless). International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 6(9), 3287-3294.

* Shibao M.(1990) Seasonal changes and infestation sites of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on grapes. Japanese Journal of Applied Entomology and Zoology 34(2), 145-152.
x Citrofortunella microcarpa (CJFMI) Host
Zinnia elegans (ZIIEL) Host
* Klassen W, Seal DR, Ciomperlik MA, Fieslemann DA (2008) The chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: current status in the Greater Caribbean Region. Proceeedings of the Caribbean food crops society,  44(1), 103-117.
-------  reproductive host in Florida.
Zinnia x marylandica (ZIIMX) Host
* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
------- reproductive host of Scirtothrips dorsalis South Asia 1.
Annona muricata (ANUMU) Doubtful host
* López-Lima D, Tejeda-Reyes MA, Rodríguez-Málaga RD, López-Bautista E, Salinas-Castro A, Illescas-Riquelme CP (2023) New hosts, distribution, and color trap preferences of the invasive thrips Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Mexico. Journal of Entomological Science 58(4), 400-411. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-11
------- only adults, not considered as reproductive host. 
Asparagus sp. (ASPSS) Doubtful host
* EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) Schrader G, Camilleri M, Diakaki M & Vos S (2019) Pest survey card on Scirtothrips aurantii, Scirtothrips citri and Scirtothrips dorsalis. EFSA supporting publication 2019, 16(2) EN‐1564, 21 pp. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2903/sp.efsa.2019.EN-1564
-------intercepted in consignments of Asparagus from Thailand