Frankliniella sanabriana Skarlinsky and Rugman-Jones

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 : 56

Frankliniella sanabriana Skarlinsky and Rugman-Jones ( Fig. 48 )

Diagnosis. This species is similar to F. gardeniae and F. inca . The subtle difference in the shape of the antennal segment III pedicel distinguishes it from the latter two species. The lateral margins on the distal half of the pedicel of F. sanabriana sharply converges apically whereas the apical sides of the pedicel on F. gardeniae and F. inca are nearly parallel.

Distinguishing features. Color. Body, wings and legs pale ( Fig. 48A ). Pigmented ventral eye facets with the 0-1-2 pattern. Structure. Antennal segment II approximately 1.7 times longer than wide, segment III pedicel chalice-shaped with tapered lateral angles and the basal collar outline is indistinct ( Fig. 48B ). Head with the PO1, OC3 setae in position 2B ( Fig. 48C ). Pronotum with 2 mAM setae ( Fig. 48C ). Upper surface of the hind coxae with microtrichia. Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb complete, microtrichia 14–19 µm ( Fig. 48D ).

Interception frequency. Rare.

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

Figures

Figure 48. A–D) Frankliniella sanabriana, holotype, USNM 01207647. A) Body. B) Antennal segment II and pedicel of antennal segment III. C) Head and pronotum. D) Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb.