Deplorothrips medius

Nomenclatural details

Deplorothrips medius Okajima, 1989: 250.

Biology and Distribution

Described from Taiwan, recorded from Japan, Ryukyu & Izu Islands (Okajima 2006). Fungus-feeder, usually on dead branches (Okajima, 1989).

References

Okajima S (1989) The genus Deplorothrips Mound & Walker (Thysanoptera, Phlaeothripidae) from eastern Asia, with descriptions of six new species. Japanese Journal of Entomology 57: 241–256.

Okajima S (2006) The Insects of Japan. Volume 2. The suborder Tubulifera (Thysanoptera). Fukuoka: Touka Shobo Co Ltd. pp. 1–720.

Type information

Holotype female, Laboratory of Entomology, Tokyo University of Agriculture.