Malacothrips vigilatus (Hood, 1957: 132).
Original reference: Hood JD (1957) New Brazilian Thysanoptera. Proceedings of the Biological Society of Washington 70: 129–180.
Family
Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae
Nomenclatural information
https://thrips.info/wiki/Malacothrips_mediator
World distribution
Described from Mato Grosso, Brazil; recorded from Trinidad.
Distribution in Brazil
http://fauna.jbrj.gov.br/fauna/faunadobrasil/44715
Life history
Lives in leaf litter.
Economic importance
No records.
References suggested
Mound LA & Marullo R (1996) The Thrips of Central and South America: An Introduction. Memoirs on Entomology, International 6: 1–488.
Attendance
Brasil, Rio Grande do Sul, Rio Grande
Campus Carreiros: Av. Itália km 8
Bairro Carreiros
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