Erythrothrips keeni
This record describes Erythrothrips keeni (species). Recorded family: Aeolothripidae. Recorded order: Thysanoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Forewings broad, posterior half of forewings dark including clavus but basal third entirely pale ( photo )
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Thysanoptera (Thrips)
- Family
- Aeolothripidae (Predatory Thrips)
- Genus
- Erythrothrips
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Common in the arid mountainous areas of California
Geographic Range
Western USA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Asteraceae, including Chrysothamnus and Achillea millefolium .
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Erythrothrips keeni Moulton, 1929
About Thrips: the wider group
Order-level background for Thysanoptera, the group containing Erythrothrips keeni. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Thysanoptera (thrips) includes ~6,000 described species. Thrips are among the smallest flying insects - most are just 1-2mm long. Despite their tiny size, they are major agricultural pests worldwide.
Ecological role of the group
Some thrip species are actually beneficial predators that feed on pest mites and other small arthropods. Thrips are also pollinators of some tropical plants, including certain palm species.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is considered one of the top 10 most economically important pest insects globally, causing billions in crop damage through direct feeding and transmission of tospoviruses like tomato spotted wilt virus.
Recorded sources for this group: USDA, agricultural entomology research. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Erythrothrips keeni (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Chris Mallory
Frequently Asked Questions About Erythrothrips keeni
What is Erythrothrips keeni?
Erythrothrips keeni is a species in the family Aeolothripidae, within the order Thysanoptera.
How big is Erythrothrips keeni?
1.66-2.37mm, males smaller
How do you identify Erythrothrips keeni?
Forewings broad, posterior half of forewings dark including clavus but basal third entirely pale ( photo )
Where is Erythrothrips keeni found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Common in the arid mountainous areas of California |
| Range | Western USA |
What does Erythrothrips keeni eat?
The diet of the Erythrothrips keeni includes Asteraceae, including Chrysothamnus and Achillea millefolium ..