Erythrothrips
Moulton, 1911
Species Guides
1Erythrothrips is a of predatory in the Aeolothripidae, established by Moulton in 1911. The genus contains approximately 11 described distributed primarily in the Americas, with species recorded from the southwestern United States through Mexico to Brazil. Members of this genus are predatory, placing them among the beneficial thrips that contribute to of pest insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erythrothrips: /ɪˌrɪθroʊˈθrɪps/
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Distribution
of Erythrothrips have been recorded from the southwestern United States (Arizona), Mexico (Durango), and Brazil. The appears to have a New World distribution centered in the Neotropical and Nearctic regions.
Diet
Predatory. As members of Aeolothripidae, Erythrothrips feed on other small arthropods.
Ecological Role
Predatory in this function as natural enemies of other small arthropods, potentially contributing to the suppression of pest in their .
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Species Diversity
The comprises 11 described : E. arizonae, E. bishoppi, E. brasiliensis, E. costalis, E. diabolus, E. durango, E. fasciculatus, E. keeni, E. loripes, E. nigripennis, and E. stygicus.