Liothrips
Liothrips is a genus of thrips with almost 300 described species. They are ordered into three subgenera, Epiliothrips (2 species), Liothrips (262 species) and Zopyrothrips (25 species).
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Genus: | Liothrips Uzel, 1895 |
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Approx. 300, including:
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289 species |
The Clidemia thrips Liothrips urichi is used as a control agent to stop the spread of Clidemia hirta in Hawaii.
Species
Subgenus Epiliothrips Priesner, 1965
- Liothrips postocularis
- Liothrips willcocksi
Subgenus Liothrips Uzel, 1895
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Subgenus Zopyrothrips Priesner, 1968
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References
- Thrips of the World Checklist: Genus Liothrips
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