In the sense of Linnaeus’s quotation, iD stands for identification. This website focuses on species of Thysanoptera, their taxonomy, and the ecology of these insects, also known as thrips. In addition to general information about the order Thysanoptera, you will find numerous details on both recent and fossil species, illustrated by more than 1,500 photographs that provide detailed insight into these tiny yet fascinating insects.

You will also find information on my entomological research — in particular, on my previous projects, publications, lectures, and my extensive collection of thrips.

Under Service, you will find relevant offers concerning thrips sample analysis, species identification, as well as courses and lectures.
The section Damage Symptoms  presents feeding damage caused by more than 30 species that occur as plant pests.

All photos, texts, and their presentation on this website are protected by copyright. The download of images is permitted for private use only. Permission to use any of this material may be granted upon written request.

The recommended form of citation of this site is as follows: Ulitzka, M.R. (current year). Thrips-iD – Dr. Manfred R. Ulitzka’s website on Thysanoptera. Available from: https://www.thrips-id.com [date accessed].