Salpingothrips
Hood, 1935
Salpingothrips is a of in the , established by in 1935. The genus contains at least three described : S. aimotofus, S. hoodi, and S. minimus. These thrips belong to the Thripinae, one of the largest and most diverse groups within the Thripidae. No observations of this genus have been recorded on iNaturalist, suggesting it may be poorly documented, rare, or understudied.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Salpingothrips: /sælˌpɪŋgoʊˈθrɪps/
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Taxonomic history
The was established by J. D. in 1935. Two of the three (S. hoodi and S. minimus) were described by or named after Hood, indicating his central role in defining this group.
Data gaps
No morphological descriptions, data, or ecological information are available in the provided sources. The absence of iNaturalist observations suggests field documentation is lacking.