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title: "Sorry for the bad quality, but does anyone know what this bug is? I…"
description: "Sorry for the bad quality, but does anyone know what this bug is? I found it on my alocasia Update! I’ve been researching them and I believe they might be…"
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# Sorry for the bad quality, but does anyone know what this bug is? I…

_Posted by エンゼルベビー💖 on 2026-08-12_

Sorry for the bad quality, but does anyone know what this bug is? I found it on my alocasia

Update! I’ve been researching them and I believe they might be thrips but they say online these may be beneficial thrips! Not sure. Can someone help?

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## 6 comments

### Greenishthumb commented on 2026-08-12

Maybe a springtail? They don’t harm plants as as far as I know. They help with soil decomposition.

#### エンゼルベビー💖 replied on 2026-08-12

I’m so confused! I’m not sure if I should try 💀ing them or not 😭

#### BubblegumBanshee replied on 2026-08-12

I’d wait and see. Examine your plant closely the next few days. If there’s any brown spots or signs of infection, I’d kill them. If not, keep them. :)

#### エンゼルベビー💖 replied on 2026-08-13

Sounds good! Thank you!

### NattieB55 commented on 2026-08-12

Thrips will bite into leaves and suck the sap out. They can be predatory, but you would also see aphids or some other small bug they would attack. I would definitely watch your leaves and separate that plant from any others just in case.

#### エンゼルベビー💖 replied on 2026-08-13

Ok, I will update again soon! Thank you!

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