Hi, these white bugs are on the underside of some of the leaves on my Monstera and also on an avocado plant. They're quite fast moving. Don't appear to be doing much damage...don't look like mites and nothing furry to be mealy bugs. Can anyone enlighten me please? Thanks!

It's ok, I believe they are thrips...

...if so, I wouldn't say it's ok. They suck plant juices and scar the leaves in the process, plus they can multiply rapidly. A soap solution repeated two or three times at 10-14 day intervals can get rid of them.

I can't tell for certain from your photo that they are thrips, but possible. If they hop when disturbed, could also be leafhopper nymphs.

NMoasis said:...if so, I wouldn't say it's ok. They suck plant juices and scar the leaves in the process, plus they can multiply rapidly. A soap solution repeated two or three times at 10-14 day intervals can get rid of them.

I can't tell for certain from your photo that they are thrips, but possible. If they hop when disturbed, could also be leafhopper nymphs.

I meant that it's ok, I've managed to identify them so I now know what to do with them! Thanks.

Ha! Ok then