Key to species of Compsothrips from China

1. Tergite IX setae S1–S3 longer than tube, acute at apex; antennae uniformly brown (Fig. 19).................... sinensis

-. Tergite IX setae S1–S3 shorter than tube, expanded at apex (Figs 7, 8, 14); at least antennal segment III yellow (Figs 15, 21, 25, 26)................................................................................................. 2

2. Metanotum reticulation mainly transverse (Figs 29, 30); pelta and much of metanotum white (Figs 29, 30); antennal segment I–II black........................................................................................ timur

-. Metanotum reticulation medially mainly concentric (Fig. 13); pelta white but metanotum largely dark (Fig. 13); antennal segments I–IV yellow (Figs 9, 15, 21).............................................................. reticulates