Leptothrips gurdus
Recognition data
Distinguishing features
This species has not been studied by the present authors.
Related and similar species
Although considered by the original author as having the tube rather shorter, doubts concerning the validity of this species are indicated under L. mali .
Taxonomic data
Current valid name
Leptothrips gurdus Johansen
Original name and synonyms
Leptothrips gurdus Johansen, 1987: 45
Family placement
Phlaeothripidae, Phlaeothripinae
Biological data
Life history
Presumably predatory.
Host plants
Five specimens collected from Juglans and Ficus carica.
Tospoviruses vectored
None
Crop damage
None
Distribution data
Area of origin
Western USA
Distribution
California