Erythrothrips keeni
Moulton, 1929
Erythrothrips keeni is a predatory in the Aeolothripidae, described by Moulton in 1929. As a member of Aeolothripidae, it belongs to a family characterized by predatory feeding habits. The species is known from North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented. Only two observations are recorded in iNaturalist, indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Erythrothrips keeni: /ɛˌrɪθroʊˈθrɪps ˈkiːni/
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Distribution
North America.
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Taxonomic history
Described by Moulton in 1929. The Erythrothrips contains relatively few described , and most remain poorly known biologically.
Data scarcity
With only two iNaturalist observations and minimal published literature, this exemplifies the data gap for many small, non-pest species.