Species Details
Aeolothrips montanus
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SeasonalityAdults collected in August.
IdentificationAntennal segment 3 is yellowish white with a brown ring at the tip. Forewings each have a complete cross band that lies in the second fourth of the wing, and a partial cross band farther along the wing. The longitudinal band on the forewing is only on the posterior margin of the wing, and does not extend to the tip (Bailey, 1951).
Scientific Name
Aeolothrips montanus
Habitat
Artemesia cana (Chiasson, 1986), wild flowers, and in grasses (Bailey, 1951).
Seasonality
Adults collected in August.
Identification
Antennal segment 3 is yellowish white with a brown ring at the tip. Forewings each have a complete cross band that lies in the second fourth of the wing, and a partial cross band farther along the wing. The…
Antennal segment 3 is yellowish white with a brown ring at the tip. Forewings each have a complete cross band that lies in the second fourth of the wing, and a partial cross band farther along the wing. The longitudinal band on the forewing is only on the posterior margin of the wing, and does not extend to the tip (Bailey, 1951).
Life History
Undocumented.
Conservation
Undocumented.
Diet Info
This species is predaceous (Chiasson, 1986), but prey species are undocumented.
Range
Alberta (Chiasson, 1986).
Citation
Page Citation for Aeolothrips montanus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Aeolothrips montanus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3499. 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 5 specimens of this Species.
UASM22112 - Aeolothrips montanus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Bullpound Creek
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-08-22
UASM22113 - Aeolothrips montanus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hanna
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-08-22
UASM22226 - Aeolothrips montanus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Hanna
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-08-22
UASM22230 - Aeolothrips montanus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Scandia
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-08-22
UASM22231 - Aeolothrips montanus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Scandia
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-08-22