Species Details
Aeolothrips duvali
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SeasonalityAdults collected in June and August.
IdentificationThe body is unicolorous, with antennal segment 6 approximately the same length as segment 7, though antennal segments 8 and 9 are reduced in length in comparison. Sensoria on antennal segments 3 and 4 are narrow and linear, and the third antennal segment is very dark in colour. The forewings have distinct cross bands, and the ring vein is often pigmented (Bailey, 1951).
Scientific Name
Aeolothrips duvali
Habitat
Medicago sativa, Artemesia, Brassica, and various flowers (Bailey, 1951).
Seasonality
Adults collected in June and August.
Identification
The body is unicolorous, with antennal segment 6 approximately the same length as segment 7, though antennal segments 8 and 9 are reduced in length in comparison. Sensoria on antennal segments 3 and 4 are narrow and…
The body is unicolorous, with antennal segment 6 approximately the same length as segment 7, though antennal segments 8 and 9 are reduced in length in comparison. Sensoria on antennal segments 3 and 4 are narrow and linear, and the third antennal segment is very dark in colour. The forewings have distinct cross bands, and the ring vein is often pigmented (Bailey, 1951).
Life History
This species is predaceous (Chiasson, 1986).
Conservation
Undocumented.
Diet Info
While this species is predaceous, the type of prey (thrips, mites, other arthropods) is undocumented.
Range
This species is found in Alberta (Chiasson, 1986). and is holarctic (Bailey, 1951).
Citation
Page Citation for Aeolothrips duvali
Page Citation
"Species Details - Aeolothrips duvali, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3495. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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 6 specimens of this Species.
UASM22001 - Aeolothrips duvali
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Scandia
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-08-22
UASM22004 - Aeolothrips duvali
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Robinson
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-29
UASM22070 - Aeolothrips duvali
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Robinson
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-29
UASM22072 - Aeolothrips duvali
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Robinson
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-29
UASM22099 - Aeolothrips duvali
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Robinson
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-29
UASM22156 - Aeolothrips duvali
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Robinson
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1969-06-24