Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics

New records of Thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) from India

Document Type : Research Article

Authors
Molecular Systematics Division, Centre for DNA Taxonomy, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata, India.
Abstract
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During 20182020, several field surveys have been conducted to collect thrips in different parts of India. Five thrips species: Dolichothrips reuteri (Karny), Hydatothrips haschemi Girault, Litotetothrips pasaniae Kurosawa, Mesothrips annamensis Priesner, and Stenchaetothrips bambusicola Mound have been identified as new to Indian subcontinent.

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New records of Thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) from India
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Volume 8, Issue 1
Winter 2022
Pages 145-150

  • Receive Date 25 November 2021
  • Revise Date 21 December 2021
  • Accept Date 03 January 2022
  • Publish Date 01 March 2022