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Simple Summary Frankliniella panamensis is a thrips species of increasing interest as a potential pest of crops in Central and South America and as a contaminant in international trade, especially for ornamentals. We undertake a comprehensive review of information on this species from national, regional, and international sources from both English and Spanish language articles. Despite its clear status as a quarantine pest in some countries, there are many areas of scientific uncertainty about its distribution, biology, ecology, and genetics. There is no consensus as to the pest status of F. panamensis. Based on these findings, we identify knowledge gaps and discuss priority areas for future research.