Thrips have ___________ types of wings

🔑 Key Points
🦋 Fringed Wings
Wing lamina is reduced in size, and the margins of the wing are fringed with long setae. Example: Thrips (Thysanoptera). These insects are related to Hemiptera. They are small and slender, but some species may attain a length of 12 mm. The compound eyes usually have significant facets; ocelli are present in winged adults only.

⚙️ Important Points
Another important feature of thrips is that the right mandible is absent.

📝 Additional Information
Other wing types of insects:

Membranous wings: These wings have thin and transparent surfaces, supported by a system of tubular veins. Example: Dragonfly, Honeybees, Termites.
Haltere: Wings are modified into small knob-like organs called halters. It acts as a balancing organ during flight. Example: Housefly.
Scaly wings: These wings are covered with scales that help smoothen airflow and insulate the insect. Example: Moths, Butterflies.
Tegmina: Leathery or parchment-like wings that are protective and not used for flight. Example: Grasshoppers, Cockroach.
Hemelytra: Wings where the basal half is thick and leathery, and the distal half is membranous. Example: Red Cotton Bug.