Cephalothrips hesperus
Recognition data
Distinguishing features
This species has not been studied by the present authors, but see Cott, 1956: 31-33
Related and similar species
There are eight species listed under the genus Cephalothrips from around the world. Only C. hesperus has been described from North America, and this differs from the widespread C. monilicornis in having the eyes not prolonged on the ventral surface of the head. Whereas C. monilicornis is associated with grasses, C. hesperus has been taken in low numbers from various living and dead plants, and possibly should be placed in some other genus.
Taxonomic data
Current valid name
Cephalothrips hesperus Hood
Original name and synonyms
Cephalothrips hesperus Hood, 1941: 197
Family placement
Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae
Biological data
Life history
Not known
Host plants
Beaten from various plants, living and dead
Tospoviruses vectored
None
Crop damage
None
Distribution data
Area of origin
Western USA
Distribution
California