Hoplothrips baileyi
Recognition data
Distinguishing features
This species has not been studied by the present authors, but see Cott, 1956: 40-42.
Related and similar species
Known only from a single winged female, this species is mentioned under H. kincaidi . It was described as being unusual in color, generally light brown but with the tube and antennal segment VIII lemon yellow.
Taxonomic data
Current valid name
Hoplothrips baileyi Cott
Original name and synonyms
Hoplothrips baileyi Cott, 1956: 40
Family placement
Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae
Biological data
Life history
Presumably breeding on dead branches.
Host plants
Presumably fungus-feeding, on dead Salix branches.
Tospoviruses vectored
None
Crop damage
None
Distribution data
Area of origin
Western USA
Distribution
California