EPPO Global Database

Thrips palmi(THRIPL)

Distribution details in Malaysia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, widespread
From CABI Pest map 480 (1998): Present, widespread
Comments
FAO: West (Tanah Rata, Johore Bahru).

The Malaysian NPPO stated in 1992, in reply to an EPPO questionnaire, that Thrips palmi does not occur. Nevertheless, in view of published records in several parts of the country, it must be concluded that this declaration was mistaken.
References
* Azidah AA (2011) Thripidae (Thysanoptera) species collected from common plants and crops in Peninsular Malaysia. Scientific Research and Essays 6(24), 5107-5113.
------- On Arundina graminifolia, Capsicum annuum, Cucumis melo, Cucumis sativus, Impatiens balsamina, Solanum melongena, Solanum torvum (West Malaysia).

* Kajita, H.; Hirose, Y.; Takagi, M.; Okajima, S.; Napopeth, B.; Buranapanichpan, S. (1996) Applied Entomology and Zoology 31 (1), 87-94.

* Mound LA, Azidah AA (2009) Species of the genus Thrips (Thysanoptera) from Peninsular Malaysia, with a checklist of recorded Thripidae. Zootaxa 2023, 55-68.

* Okajima S, Hirose Y, Kajita H, Takagi M, Napompeth B, Buranapanichpan S (1992) Thrips on vegetables in Southeast Asia. Applied Entomology and Zoology 27(2), 300-303.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Brunei Darussalam Present, widespread view...
Indonesia Java Present, no details view...
Indonesia Sumatra Present, no details view...
Indonesia Present, no details view...
Singapore Present, no details view...
Thailand Present, no details view...