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Previous work has focused on its reproductive physiology and behavior, but comprehensive 3D structural knowledge remains limited. We used volume electron microscopy to achieve nanoscale 3D visualization of the reproductive systems in both sexes, providing the first high-resolution, in situ reconstruction, and establishing a new anatomical framework for insect reproductive physiology. Males exhibit extreme miniaturization, with reproductive organs occupying just 1.45% of body volume yet retaining full function within a compact abdomen. Females possess eight tightly interwoven ovarioles that maximize coelomic space for oocyte maturation, maintaining a slender form while housing large eggs\u2014reflecting an evolutionary trade-off between reproductive efficiency and body size. Our reconstructions resolve a key ambiguity: the female accessory glands are a pair of fused, S-shaped structures joined by an internal duct opening near the ovipositor base. Quantitative analysis reveals the first complete germ cell census, with asymmetric ovary cell numbers suggesting an adaptive strategy for sustained fecundity. By integrating detailed morphology with systematic quantification, this study creates a foundation for research in functional morphology and for developing reproduction-targeted pest management. The structural insights enable precise strategies to disrupt thrips reproduction and reduce virus spread. 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