Species Details
Aeolothrips terrestris
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SeasonalityAdults collected in July.
IdentificationThe body is unicolorous, and brown. The dorsum of the head is faintly cross-striated, and the eyes are prolonged ventrally. Antennal segment 2 is brown, segment 3 is pale yellow with a brown ring at the tip, and the basal third of segment 4 is light brown with a dark ring at the base. This species is brachypterous and the forewings have a smoky, or light brown cross band near the tip (Bailey, 1951).
Scientific Name
Aeolothrips terrestris
Habitat
On various grasses (Bailey, 1951).
Seasonality
Adults collected in July.
Identification
The body is unicolorous, and brown. The dorsum of the head is faintly cross-striated, and the eyes are prolonged ventrally. Antennal segment 2 is brown, segment 3 is pale yellow with a brown ring at the tip, and the…
The body is unicolorous, and brown. The dorsum of the head is faintly cross-striated, and the eyes are prolonged ventrally. Antennal segment 2 is brown, segment 3 is pale yellow with a brown ring at the tip, and the basal third of segment 4 is light brown with a dark ring at the base. This species is brachypterous and the forewings have a smoky, or light brown cross band near the tip (Bailey, 1951).
Life History
Undocumented.
Conservation
Undocumented.
Diet Info
Undocumented.
Range
Alberta (Heming), California (Bailey 1951).
Citation
Page Citation for Aeolothrips terrestris
Page Citation
"Species Details - Aeolothrips terrestris, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-3502. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
References
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.
UASM22251 - Aeolothrips terrestris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Beauvais Lake
Collected ByGibson, G. A. P.
Date Collected1980-07-15
UASM48357 - Aeolothrips terrestris
University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum
Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cypress Hills
Collected ByGibson, G. A. P.
Date Collected1980-07-14