Species Details
Aeolothrips auricestus
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SeasonalityAdult collected in June.
IdentificationThe body of this species is unicolorous. Both body and legs are dark brown, though fore tibiae of males are mottled as, occasionally, are those of the female. The wing pads are colorless, and brachypterous forms do occur (Bailey, 1951).
Scientific Name
Aeolothrips auricestus
Habitat
Found on grasses, including rye grass (Chiasson, 1986).
Seasonality
Adult collected in June.
Identification
The body of this species is unicolorous. Both body and legs are dark brown, though fore tibiae of males are mottled as, occasionally, are those of the female. The wing pads are colorless, and brachypterous forms do…
The body of this species is unicolorous. Both body and legs are dark brown, though fore tibiae of males are mottled as, occasionally, are those of the female. The wing pads are colorless, and brachypterous forms do occur (Bailey, 1951).
Life History
Undocumented.
Conservation
Undocumented.
Diet Info
Undocumented.
Range
Alberta (Heming), B.C., California, Oregon, Washington (Bailey, 1951).
Citation
Page Citation for Aeolothrips auricestus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Aeolothrips auricestus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3493. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
References
Author
Chiasson, H.
Title
Synopsis of the Thysanoptera (Thrips) of Canada.
Publication Date
1986
Author
Bailey, S.F.
Title
The genus Aeolothrips Haliday in North America.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Hilgardia
Volume
21
Pages
43-80
Specimen Information
There are 2 specimens of this Species.
UASM22131 - Aeolothrips auricestus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Smoky Lake
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-06-14
UASM22176 - Aeolothrips auricestus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Wagner Natural Area