Docessissophothrips tenuiceps (Hood, 1937: 285).
Original reference: Hood JD (1937) Studies on Neotropical Thysanoptera IV. Revista de Entomologia 7: 255–296.
Family
Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae
Nomenclatural information
http://thrips.info/wiki/Docessissophothrips_tenuiceps
World distribution
Described from Peru, on dead branches of trees.
Distribution in Brazil
http://fauna.jbrj.gov.br/fauna/faunadobrasil/79005
Life history
Probably feeds on fungi on dead twigs.
Economic importance
Not recorded.
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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