Species Details
Aeolothrips oregonus
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SeasonalityAdult collected in June.
IdentificationThe body is unicolorous, and antennal segment 6 is approximately the same length as 7. The cross bands on the forewings are connected along the posterior margin by a dark line (Bailey, 1951)
Scientific Name
Aeolothrips oregonus
Habitat
Alnus sp., Juniperinus sp., Jack pine, Scotch pine, and other conifers (Chiasson 1986)
Seasonality
Adult collected in June.
Identification
The body is unicolorous, and antennal segment 6 is approximately the same length as 7. The cross bands on the forewings are connected along the posterior margin by a dark line (Bailey, 1951)
Life History
Undocumented.
Conservation
Undocumented.
Diet Info
A. oregonus is suspected to prey on aphids (Chiasson, 1986).
Range
Alberta, Oregon (Chiasson, 1986).
Citation
Page Citation for Aeolothrips oregonus
Page Citation
"Species Details - Aeolothrips oregonus, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3501. 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 genus Aeolothrips Haliday in North America.
Publication Date
1951
Series Title
Hilgardia
Volume
21
Pages
43-80
Specimen Information
There is 1 specimen of this Species.
UASM22051 - Aeolothrips oregonus
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta
Collected ByHeming, B. S.
Date Collected1970-06-22