Species Details
Chilothrips pini
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SeasonalityAdults collected in January, June, and July.
IdentificationThis species varies around 2mm in length, and is uniformly light brown with orange-yellow subintegumental pigment. The head is much wider than long. Antennal segment 6 has a line or impression on the ventral surface near the apex. Mouth cone is greatly enlarged and drawn out. Pronotum has 3 pairs of minor posterior setae between a well-developed epimeral pair of setae. Fore tarsi each lack an apical claw. Females are macropterous, males unknown (Stannard, 1968).
Scientific Name
Chilothrips pini
Habitat
White spruce, pine (Chiasson 1986), various other conifers, duff at base of conifers (Bailey 1957).
Seasonality
Adults collected in January, June, and July.
Identification
This species varies around 2mm in length, and is uniformly light brown with orange-yellow subintegumental pigment. The head is much wider than long. Antennal segment 6 has a line or impression on the ventral surface…
This species varies around 2mm in length, and is uniformly light brown with orange-yellow subintegumental pigment. The head is much wider than long. Antennal segment 6 has a line or impression on the ventral surface near the apex. Mouth cone is greatly enlarged and drawn out. Pronotum has 3 pairs of minor posterior setae between a well-developed epimeral pair of setae. Fore tarsi each lack an apical claw. Females are macropterous, males unknown (Stannard, 1968).
Life History
This is the only species in this genus that has been recorded in Canada (Chiasson, 1986).
Conservation
Suspected to be rather rare as this species is uncommon in collections (Bailey, 1957).
Diet Info
Feeds on the pollen of conifers (Chiasson, 1986).
Range
Alberta, Ontario (Chiasson, 1986), California, New York, Maryland, Minnesota (Bailey, 1957).
Citation
Page Citation for Chilothrips pini
Page Citation
"Species Details - Chilothrips pini, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3384. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
References
Author
Chiasson, H.
Title
Synopsis of the Thysanoptera (Thrips) of Canada.
Publication Date
1986
Author
Bailey, S. F.
Title
The Thrips of California.
Publication Date
1957
Series Title
Bulletin of the California Insect Survey
Volume
4
Pages
1-220
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
Specimen Information
There are 59 specimens of this Species.
UASM27566 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27847 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27848 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27849 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27850 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27851 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-06-23
UASM27852 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27853 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27854 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27855 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27856 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27857 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27858 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM27863 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Seebe
Collected BySkaley, L. S.
Date Collected1971-01-20
UASM47919 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Stony Plain
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-14
UASM47946 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Alsike
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-08
UASM47957 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Thickwood Hills
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.; Ryan, J. K.
Date Collected1979-06-28
UASM47991 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Fort Mackay
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.; Ryan, J. K.
Date Collected1979-07-08
UASM47994 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Thickwood Hills
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.; Ryan, J. K.
Date Collected1979-07-29
UASM47995 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Thickwood Hills
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.; Ryan, J. K.
Date Collected1979-07-29
UASM47996 - Chilothrips pini
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Thickwood Hills
Collected ByHilchie, Gerald J.; Ryan, J. K.
Date Collected1979-07-11