Pseudophilothrips seticollis

Pseudophilothrips seticollis (Karny, 1912: 471).

Original reference: Karny H (1912) On the genera Liothrips and Hoodia. Transactions of the entomological Society of London 1912: 470–475.

Family

Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae

Nomenclatural information

https://thrips.info/wiki/Pseudophilothrips_seticollis

World distribution

Described from Paraguay, also reported to Brazil.

Distribution in Brazil

http://fauna.jbrj.gov.br/fauna/faunadobrasil/97485

Life history

Possibly feeds on young leaves.

Economic importance

No records.

References suggested

Mound LA, Wheeler GS & Williams DA (2010) Resolving cryptic species with morphology and DNA; thrips as a potential biocontrol agent of Brazilian peppertree, with a new species and overview of Pseudophilothrips (Thysanoptera). Zootaxa 2432: 59–68.

Published in: 02/04/2020
Posted by: Mariana Lindner

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