The species of Haplothrips (Thysanoptera, Phlaeothripinae) and related genera recorded from the Hawaiian Islands
Author
Mound, Laurence A.
Author
Matsunaga, Janis N.
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ZooKeys
2017
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79
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http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.662.12107
journal article
http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.662.12107
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Karnyothrips melaleucus (Bagnall)
Remarks.
Although not taken as frequently as
K. flavipes
, this worldwide bicoloured predatory thrips occurs widely on the Hawaiian Islands. It is found more frequently on grasses than on dead branches, and is similar in general appearance to
Bamboosiella cingulata
(Figs 1-2). However, in contrast to that species the maxillary stylets are deeply retracted and close together medially in the head, the prosternal basantra are well-sclerotised, the mid and hind legs are clear yellow, and tergite VIII is yellow at least in part.