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Image 1 — Thrip-like insect colony on fungal complex growing on Acer palmatum
Image 2 — Thrip-like insect colony on fungal complex growing on Acer palmatum

Thrip-like insect colony on fungal complex growing on Acer palmatum

Hi there! Arborist here in NYC, a coworker found this insane colony of insects, possibly a thrip(?) on a Japanese Maple today. Are these two the same species? I’d appreciate any thoughts! Thank you 🙏

u/l00k1ng1n — 1 day ago