Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
While poorly documented, chemical communication is believed to be important to the group. Anal secretions are produced in the hindgut, and released along the posterior setae as predator deterrents In Australia, aggregations of male common blossom thrips have been observed on the petals of "Hibiscus rosa-sinensis" and "Gossypium hirsutum"; females were attracted to these groups so it seems likely that the males were producing pheromones.