Ewartithrips dispar
Recognition data
Distinguishing features
This species has not been studied by the present authors. According to the original description it differs from the other five members of the genus in having the comb on tergite VIII irregular or missing medially. Females are fully winged or short winged, but only short-winged males are known (Nakahara, 1995: 239).
Related and similar species
The genus Ewartithrips was proposed for six species from California, although separation of this from the Mediterranean genus Tenothrips has been questioned (Bhatti, 2003).
Taxonomic data
Current valid name
Ewartithrips dispar Nakahara
Original name and synonyms
Ewartithrips dispar Nakahara, 1996: 239
Family placement
Thripidae, Thripinae
Biological data
Life history
Probably flower-living
Host plants
Amsinckia sp. (Boraginaceae).
Tospoviruses vectored
None
Crop damage
None
Distribution data
Area of origin
Western USA
Distribution
California