A New Leaf-Feeding Species of Ctenothrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) from China

Authors

  • Yong-hui Xie
  • Sheng-yong Yuan
  • Zheng-Yue Li
  • Hong-Rui Zhang

Keywords:

Thripidae, Ctenothrips, new species, larval, China

Abstract

Ctenothrips yangi sp. nov. is described from Southwestern China, where it causes severe damage to the leaves of Bryophyllum pinnatum (Saxifragales: Crassulaceae). This new species exhibits considerable variation in the position of the metanotal setae and campaniform sensilla. A detailed description of the larval stages is provided.

 

Se describe Ctenothrips yangi sp. nov. del suroeste de China, donde ocasiona un daño severo a hojas de Bryophyllum pinnatum (Saxifragales: Crassulaceae). Esta nueva especie exhibe una variación considerable en la posición de las setas metanotales y sensilas campodeiformes. Se presenta una descripción detallada de los estadios larvales.

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Published

2013-09-25

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Research Papers