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Definition of blueberry thrips

: a thrips insect (Frankliniella vacinii) prevalent in commercial blueberry areas of eastern Canada feeding on and causing twisting and curling of the leaves and sometimes loss of fruit

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“Blueberry thrips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blueberry%20thrips. Accessed 2 Jul. 2022.

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