Ewartithrips californicus

Recognition data

Distinguishing features

This species is discussed under E. ehrhornii, of which it is possibly a synonym.

Variation

The arrangement of setae on the seventh abdominal sternite is variable in the available specimens, including paratype females.

Related and similar species

The genus Ewartithrips was proposed for six species from California, although separation of this from the Mediterranean genus Tenothrips has been questioned (Bhatti, 2003).

Taxonomic data

Current valid name

Ewartithrips californicus Nakahara

Original name and synonyms

• Ewartithrips californicus Nakahara, 1996: 236

Family placement

Thripidae, Thripinae

Biological data

Life history

No information, presumably breeding in flowers.

Host plants

Collected from plants in several families.

Tospoviruses vectored

None

Crop damage

None

Distribution data

Area of origin

Southwest USA

Distribution

California, Mexico.