Gynaikothrips ficorum (Marchal, 1908: 252).

Original reference: Marchal P (1908) Sur une nouvelle espece de Thrips nuisible aux Ficus on Algerie. Bulletin de la Societe Entomologique Paris 1908: 251–253.

Family             

Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae

Nomenclatural information

http://thrips.info/wiki/Gynaikothrips_ficorum

World distribution

Originated from Asia, it is now widely distributed all around the world.

Distribution in Brazil

http://fauna.jbrj.gov.br/fauna/faunadobrasil/42682 

Life history

Induces galls in the young leaves of Ficus microcarpa.

Economic importance

Causes damage and aesthetic impacts to ornamental Ficus microcarpa, inducing folding and premature dropping of the leaves.

References suggested

Mound LA & Marullo R (1996) The Thrips of Central and South America: An Introduction. Memoirs on Entomology, International 6: 1–488.

Mound LA, Wang C-L & Okajima S (1996) Observations in Taiwan on the identity of the Cuban laurel thrips (Thysanoptera, Phlaeothripidae). Journal of the New York Entomological Society 103: 185–190.