Frankliniella varipes Moulton, 1933

Skarlinsky Ii, Thomas L., 2024, The identification of the flower thrips, Frankliniella Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) intercepted at U. S. ports of entry, Insecta Mundi 2024 (39), pp. 1-64 : 62

Frankliniella varipes Moulton ( Fig. 54 )

Diagnosis. This species is similar to F. annulipes , F. regalis * and Frankliniella rex* Hood. The pale fore and mid tibiae with the bicolored hind tibiae of F. varipes distinguishes it from the other three species.

Distinguishing features. Color. Body dark, femora dark, fore and mid tibiae pale, hind tibiae bicolored ( Fig. 54A ), forewings dark, basally paler ( Fig. 54B ). Structure. Antennal segment VI with 4–6 small subapical dorsal setae on large bases. Head with the PO1 setae, OC3 setae in position 2B ( Fig. 54C ). Pronotum with 2 mAM setae. ( Fig. 54C ). Upper surface of the hind coxae with microtrichia. Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb complete, microtrichia 11–13 µm.

Interception frequency. Rare.

Region(s) of interceptions. South America.

Figures

Figure 54. A–C) Frankliniella varipes. A) Body.B) Forewing. C) Head and pronotum.