Insect ID

maf · September 21, 2012

In a greenhouse I am getting some insects chewing on the undersides of the leaves and causing a light spotting of the upper leaf side. Damage is not that great, but it is noticeable. Here are two pics, one of the damage and another of the insect I found under the leaves. The size of the bug is similar to an Aphid, but they move more quickly. There were also some darker green but similarly shaped insects that had the ability to jump, and did so rather than wait for me to take their photo.

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I am looking at Psyllids and maybe Thrips, but I am not sure; any help would be greatly appreciated.

September 21, 2012	#1
maf Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 512	Insect ID In a greenhouse I am getting some insects chewing on the undersides of the leaves and causing a light spotting of the upper leaf side. Damage is not that great, but it is noticeable. Here are two pics, one of the damage and another of the insect I found under the leaves. The size of the bug is similar to an Aphid, but they move more quickly. There were also some darker green but similarly shaped insects that had the ability to jump, and did so rather than wait for me to take their photo. ins1.jpg ins2.jpg I am looking at Psyllids and maybe Thrips, but I am not sure; any help would be greatly appreciated.