Population data supporting: Assessment of Small-Scale Laboratory Rearing Systems for Frankliniella occidentalis (Western Flower Thrips) using a Single Female

This dataset contains population count data used to evaluate small-scale laboratory rearing systems for Frankliniella occidentalis initiated from a single female. The dataset includes time-series population counts across different fruit feeds (cucumber, capsicum, and chilli), along with summary statistical analyses (ANOVA and Tukey post hoc comparisons). The dataset underlies figures presented in the associated methods manuscript.