Neurothrips
Hood, 1924
Species Guides
1- Neurothrips magnafemoralis(Eastern Long-tailed Fungus Thrips)
Neurothrips is a of tube-tailed thrips established by J.D. Hood in 1924. The genus belongs to the Phlaeothripidae, the largest family of , and is classified within the Phlaeothripinae. Approximately six have been described, distributed across North America. The genus is characterized by morphological features typical of the Phlaeothripidae, including the tube-like terminal abdominal segment (tube tail) that distinguishes this family from other thrips groups.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neurothrips: /ˌnʊroʊˈθrɪps/
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Identification
Members of Neurothrips can be distinguished from other Phlaeothripidae by a combination of features established in Hood's original description and subsequent revisions, though specific diagnostic characters for the genus require examination of . The tube-tailed condition—possession of a tubular terminal abdominal segment (pelta and tube)—places this genus in the Phlaeothripidae rather than the terebrantian families. -level identification relies on subtle differences in chaetotaxy (bristle arrangement), body coloration, and antennal segmentation.
Distribution
of Neurothrips have been recorded from North America, with specific localities including the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico) and Mexico. The type locality and primary distribution center appears to be in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States.
Similar Taxa
- Other Phlaeothripidae generaNeurothrips shares the tube-tailed with all members of Phlaeothripidae; generic boundaries within this large are often subtle and require examination of and original descriptions.
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Taxonomic history
The was established by J.D. Hood in 1924, with subsequent descriptions published through 1957. The genus has received limited modern taxonomic revision.
Species inventory
Six are currently recognized: N. allopterus Hood, N. apache Hood 1957, N. frontalis Hood, N. magnafemoralis (Hinds 1902), N. punanus Stannard, and N. williamsi Hood.