Arorathrips

Bhatti, 1990

A of in the Thripidae, Thripinae. The genus was described by Bhatti in 1990 and is considered related to Chirothrips. The single A. mexicanus has been recorded from Iran, where it was collected from mixed grasses in Hormozgan Province.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Distinguished from related such as Chirothrips by genitalic and other morphological features described by Bhatti (1990); specific diagnostic characters require examination of type material and original description.

Habitat

Associated with grasses (Poaceae); specimens collected from mixed grass stands.

Distribution

Recorded from Mexico (type locality of A. mexicanus) and Iran (Hormozgan Province, first record for Iranian fauna).

Host Associations

  • Poaceae - /feeding siteCollected from mixed grasses; relationship inferred from collection context and grass-dependent habit of related

Similar Taxa

  • ChirothripsClosely related within Thripinae; distinguished by morphological features established in original description of Arorathrips.

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