Species Details
Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
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Common NameOrchid thrips
SeasonalityAdults collected in March.
IdentificationThe body varies around 1.3mm in length, and is pale yellow. The head and thorax are a brighter yellow. The extreme apex of antennal segment 4, the apical third of segment 5, the apical half of segment 6, all of segments 7 and 8, and the bases of both pairs of wings are brown. Both the fore and hind wings also have a brown band in the middle. The head lacks setae close to the fore ocellus. Females are macropterous. The area around the spiracles on abdominal segment 8 is stippled, and extends up to the anterior margin (Stannard, 1968). The pronotum has 2 pairs of well developed, epimeral setae, of which the inner pair is longer (Stannard, 1968). Sternites and tergites have a posteromarginal craspedum (including tergite 8) (Mound and Marullo, 1996).
Scientific Name
Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
Common Name
Orchid thrips
Habitat
In northern temperate regions, this species is found in green houses (Mound and Marullo, 1996).
Seasonality
Adults collected in March.
Identification
The body varies around 1.3mm in length, and is pale yellow. The head and thorax are a brighter yellow. The extreme apex of antennal segment 4, the apical third of segment 5, the apical half of segment 6, all of…
The body varies around 1.3mm in length, and is pale yellow. The head and thorax are a brighter yellow. The extreme apex of antennal segment 4, the apical third of segment 5, the apical half of segment 6, all of segments 7 and 8, and the bases of both pairs of wings are brown. Both the fore and hind wings also have a brown band in the middle. The head lacks setae close to the fore ocellus. Females are macropterous. The area around the spiracles on abdominal segment 8 is stippled, and extends up to the anterior margin (Stannard, 1968). The pronotum has 2 pairs of well developed, epimeral setae, of which the inner pair is longer (Stannard, 1968). Sternites and tergites have a posteromarginal craspedum (including tergite 8) (Mound and Marullo, 1996).
Life History
This species is not known to produce males (Mound and Marullo 1996).
Conservation
Minor pest in greenhouses, major pest of citrus fruits and bananas (Mound and Marullo, 1996).
Diet Info
This species feeds on citrus fruits and bananas (Ananthakrishnan, 1984).
Range
Alberta (Chiasson, 1986), Mexico, Florida, California, Louisiana (Stannard, 1968), Trinidad, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Brazil, Grenada, Dominica (Mound and Marullo, 1996).
Citation
Page Citation for Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
Page Citation
"Species Details - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3382. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
References
Author
Ananthakrishnan, T. N.
Title
Bioecology of Thrips.
Publication Date
1984
Author
Chiasson, H.
Title
Synopsis of the Thysanoptera (Thrips) of Canada.
Publication Date
1986
Author
Stannard, Lewis J.
Title
The Thrips, or Thysanoptera, of Illinois
Publication Date
1968
Series Title
Illinois Natural History Survey
Volume
29
Pages
215-552
Author
Mound, L. A. and R. Marullo
Title
Thrips of Central and South America: an introduction (Insecta: Thysanoptera).
Publication Date
1996
Specimen Information
There are 12 specimens of this Species.
UASM27564 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27565 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27837 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27838 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27839 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27840 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27841 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27842 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27843 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27844 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27845 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09
UASM27846 - Chaetanaphothrips orchidii
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton
Collected BySteiner, M. Y.
Date Collected1983-03-09