Merothripidae
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Merothrips floridensis
Merothrips floridensis is a species of thrips in the family Merothripidae, described by Watson in 1927. The species has a broad geographic distribution spanning the Caribbean Sea, Central America, North America, South America, and Europe. In Brazil, it has been documented living in sympatry with M. meridionalis, M. mirus, and M. tympanis. As a member of Merothripidae, it is likely fungivorous, though specific dietary confirmation for this species is not documented.