Arorathrips sericatus (Hood) comb.n.

Chirothrips sericatus Hood 1949a: 18 .

Distribution: Brazil, Uruguay.

Comments: This species has submarginal and lateral setae on abdominal tergites subequal to the median setae in contrast to other species in the vestis group with submarginal and lateral setae 2–3 times longer than median setae.