Orothrips kelloggi

Moulton, 1907

Orothrips kelloggi is a of in the Aeolothripidae, first described by Moulton in 1907. The species has been recorded from western North America, including Arizona, Oregon, and Canada. As a member of Aeolothripidae, it belongs to a family commonly known as broad-winged thrips, many species of which are predatory.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Orothrips kelloggi: /ˌɔːroʊˈθrɪps kəˈlɒɡaɪ/

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Distribution

Recorded from Arizona and Oregon in the United States, and from Canada. GBIF indicates presence in North America generally.

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Taxonomic note

The name has been spelled both as 'kelloggi' and 'kelloggii' in different sources. Catalogue of Life lists 'Orothrips kelloggi' as a synonym of 'Orothrips kelloggii', while GBIF accepts 'Orothrips kelloggii' as the accepted name with fuzzy matching. NCBI and iNaturalist use 'Orothrips kelloggi'. The original spelling by Moulton (1907) should be verified to determine the correct form.

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