Frankliniella suramericana 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 : 58

Frankliniella suramericana Skarlinsky and Rugman-Jones ( Fig. 50 )

Diagnosis. This pale species is similar to F. gemina and F. gossypiana . The presence or absence of microtrichia on the upper hind coxae and discal setae on the abdominal sternite II separates these similar congeners.

Distinguishing features. Color. Body, wings, and legs pale ( Fig. 50A ). Pigmented ventral eye facets with the 1-1-2 pattern. Structure. Antennal segment III pedicel simple. Head with the PO1 setae, OC3 setae in position 2B ( Fig. 50B ). Pronotum with 4mAM setae ( Fig. 50B ). Upper surface of the hind coxae with microtrichia ( Fig. 50C ). Abdominal sternite II with one or more discal setae ( Fig. 50D ). Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb complete ( Fig. 51E ).

Interception frequency. Uncommon.

Region(s) of interceptions. South America.

Figures

Figure 50. A–E. Frankliniella suramericana, holotype, USNM 01207739. A) Body.B) Head and pronotum. C) Upper surface of a hind coxa. D) Abdominal sternite II. E) Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb.

Figure 51. A–D) Frankliniella tenuicornis A) Body.B) Head and pronotum. C) Metanotum. D) Abdominal tergite VIII posteromarginal comb.