Leptothrips primigenus
Recognition data
Distinguishing features
This species has not been studied by the present authors.
Related and similar species
Doubts concerning the validity of this species are indicated under L. mali.
Taxonomic data
Current valid name
Leptothrips primigenus Johansen
Original name and synonyms
- Leptothrips primigenus Johansen, 1987: 72
Family placement
Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae
Biological data
Life history
Presumably predatory.
Host plants
Female holotype was collected from Ceanothus integerrimus, with further specimens collected in Mexico from various plants.
Tospoviruses vectored
None
Crop damage
None
Distribution data
Area of origin
Western USA
Distribution
California, Mexico.