The Thrips orientalis group from South-east Asia and Australia: some species identities and relationships (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) |
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Authors: | Laurence A Mound |
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Institution: | CSIRO Entomology, GPO Box 1700, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia. |
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Abstract: | Abstract A thrips associated in Thailand with the flowers of Paederia foetida , a rubiaceous weed in Florida that is a threat to Australia, is here recognised as Thrips morindae Priesner, a species previously considered a synonym of T. javanicus Priesner. Systematic relationships of these species with others in South-east Asia and the Australasian region are discussed. Two new species-groups are designated: the T. obscuratus group of six species from New Zealand and New Caledonia, and the T. orientalis group of 12 South-east Asian species that are associated with scented white flowers such as Gardenia . Four species of this second group are recorded from tropical Australia. |
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Keywords: | Paederia species-groups Thrips Thrips morindae |
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