Adiheterothripidae

Definition

A family of plant-feeding thrips, characterized by their distinctive wing venation and feeding habits.

Etymology

From Greek 'adi' meaning 'incomplete', 'hetero-' meaning 'other', and 'thripidae' referring to the thrips family.

Example

Adiheterothripidae are important agricultural pests, feeding on a wide range of crops.

Related Terms

• Thrips
• Plant-feeding
• Agricultural pests