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Frequencies of small insect species living on pyrethrum flowers in the field
| Insectsa | Frequency (%) | Speciesb | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thripidae (thrips) | 98 | Thrips tabaci | 43 |
| Frankliniella occidentalis | 25 | ||
| Thrips flavus | 21 | ||
| Thrips palmi | 3 | ||
| Other species | 6 | ||
| Nysius sp. | 1.9 | n.d. | 1.9 |
| Chrysoperla/Chrysopa sp. (lacewing larva) | 0.05 | n.d. | 0.05 |
aA total of 1200 insects were collected to count the frequencies of different insects. b A total of 30 thrips were used to identify species. N.d., not determined
