Ultrastructural Morphology of Larva II of Taeniothrips inconsequens (Terebrantia: Thripidae)
Keywords:
almond, instar, pests, ThysanopteraAbstract
Thysanoptera comprises both economically neutral species and economically important pests of crops. The immature stages of many pest species are not well known and, ironically, those are the most harmful stages for crops. Taeniothrips inconsequens (Uzel) has been reported on at least 35 different host plant species and it is found almost worldwide, but the knowledge of this species is still incomplete. Herein we present SEM images of the larva II of T. inconsequens with comments and remarks on specific features for the accurate identification of this species.
Thysanoptera comprende especies neutrales y de importancia económica en cultivos. Dentro de las especies con un impacto negativo, los estadíos inmaduros no son conocidos para la mayoría de ellas, irónicamente son estos estadíos los que suelen causar mayor daño a los cultivos. Taeniothrips inconsequens (Uzel) ha sido reportada de al menos 35 hospederos diferentes y se encuentra distribuida casi mundialmente, pero el conocimiento en esta especie es incompleto. En este artículo presentamos imágenes de MEB de la larva II de T. inconsequens con comentarios y observaciones de características específicas para la correcta identificación de esta especie.
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