A Preliminary Assessment of Thrips Inhabiting a Tropical Montane Cloud Forest of Chiapas, Mexico

Authors

  • Arturo Goldarazena Instituto de Ecología A.C. (INECOL). Departamento de Manejo Sostenible de Plagas y Control de Vectores. Xalapa, Veracruz
  • Francisco Infante El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR). Carretera Antiguo Aeropuerto km 2.5. Tapachula, 30700 Chiapas
  • José A. Ortiz El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (ECOSUR). Carretera Antiguo Aeropuerto km 2.5. Tapachula, 30700 Chiapas

Keywords:

Thysanoptera, thrips, Chiapas State, Mexico

Abstract

Approximately 6,000 species of Thysanoptera have been described worldwide. They are particularly diverse in the Neotropics, living in a wide range of environments. Although many species of thrips are well known as inhabitants of cultivated plants, there are others that are abundant in other types of habitats. In the present study we conducted a survey in the “Biosphere Reserve of Volcan Tacana” with the main objective to know the native fauna of thrips. The results confirm the presence of 112 species in 52 genera and 4 families. Our survey indicates that this reserve contains a great biodiversity of Thysanoptera. A full check-list of species is provided.

 

Aproximadamente 6000 especies de Thysanoptera han sido descritas en todo el mundo. Estos organismos son particularmente diversos en la región Neotropical, en donde viven en una gran variedad de ambientes. Aunque muchas especies de trips son bien conocidas por vivir sobre plantas cultivadas, existen otras que abundan en otro tipo de hábitats. En el presente trabajo llevamos a cabo un estudio de reconocimiento en “Reserva de la Biósfera del Volcán Tacaná” con el principal objetivo de conocer la fauna nativa de trips. Los resultados confirman la presencia de 112 especies en 52 géneros y 4 familias. Nuestro estudio indica que esta reserva contiene una alta diversidad de Thysanoptera. Se proporciona una listacompleta de las especies.

 

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Published

2014-06-20

Issue

Vol. 97, No. 2 (June 2014)

Section

Research Papers

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