to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single plant open at
problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of
eyes, and waxy strands around their body. The entire development process lasts around 12 to 24 days, during which they visibly change colour over the different
six larval stages. Young larvae are pale green with a brownish head. In the last larval stage, they are 35 to 45 mm long. Coloration varies from grey to reddish
on the front of the head and four large spots on the upper surface of the last segment. Pupae are reddish brown and measure 13 to 17 mm in length. The eggs
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wax filaments on the lateral margins of the host. Oviposition generally lasts about 15-40 seconds. The larva of the parasitic wasp completely consumes
several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an average annual increase of 1
product causes serious eye damage and is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Storage time after receipt See package for expiry date. After opening
adult. The larvae have three pairs of legs, adults possess four pairs. The last pair of legs in both males and females is different to the others and not