Psilothrips pardalotus
Hood, 1927
Psilothrips pardalotus is a of in the Thripidae, first described by Hinds in 1927. It is known from Texas, North America. As with other members of the Psilothrips, it is likely associated with grasses, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Psilothrips pardalotus: //ˌsaɪloʊˈθrɪps ˌpɑrˈdælətəs//
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Identification
Members of the Psilothrips are distinguished by reduced wing venation and specific antennal segment characteristics. P. pardalotus can be separated from by details of the and abdominal tergites, though precise diagnostic features require microscopic examination of slide-mounted specimens.
Distribution
Recorded from Texas, United States. The broader North American distribution is inferred from regional collections but remains poorly documented.
Similar Taxa
- Psilothrips indicusClosely related with overlapping morphological features; distinguished by differences in the forewing and abdominal setae.
- Other Thripidae generaPsilothrips is distinguished from similar thripid by the combination of reduced wing venation, absence of ocellar setae pair I, and specific antennal structure.
More Details
Taxonomic note
The Psilothrips contains relatively few described and is characterized by reduced wing venation with few setae on the forewing . Species-level relies heavily on subtle differences in chaetotaxy and body .