Frankliniella musaeperda Hood, 1952

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 : 49

Frankliniella musaeperda Hood ( Fig. 42 )

Distinguishing features. Color. Body, forewings, legs pale ( Fig. 42A ). Structure. Antennal segment III basal collar indistinct, pedicel saucer-shaped with acute lateral angles ( Fig. 42B ). Head with the PO1 setae, OC3 setae in position 2B ( Fig. 42C ). Pronotum usually with 2 mAM ( Fig. 42C ). Upper surface of the hind coxae with microtrichia. Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb complete, microtrichia 12–15 µm ( Fig. 42D ).

Interception frequency. Rare.

Region(s) of interceptions. Central America and the Caribbean.

Figures

Figure 42. A–D) Frankliniella musaeperda, holotype, USNM 74440. A) Body.B) Antennal segment III pedicel. C) Head and pronotum. D) Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb.