Abstract:

 The tea stick thrips, Dendrothrips minowai Priesner, is one of the most important sucking pests in tea plantations in China. Both D. minowai adults and nymphs feed on fresh and tender leaves, causing leaves to turn curling, brittle and scorched and finallyfall off, which seriously affect the growth of tea plants and the quality of tea products. In this paper, we reviewed the biological and ecological characteristics of D. minowai such as their morphological characteristics, identification method, geographical distribution, damage symptoms, individual development and life cycle, as well as genetic differentiation. In addition, we also summarized the research progress in the management of D. minowai. At the same time, we suggest that the basic research of the olfactory mechanism and the green prevention and control strategy such as monitoring, mass trapping and the use of pathogenic resources in prevention and control of the pest be accelerated. The review provides a theoretical basis and technical support for the integrated pest management of the thrips.

Key words:

Dendrothrips minowai, biological characteristics, ecological characteristics, integrated pest management