Observations on the flight pattern of some Phlaeothripidae (Thysanoptera) species by using suction trap in Hungary

Abstract

In this study, the seasonal flight activity of the Phlaeothripidae (Thysanoptera) species was studied by using suction trap, in South-East Hungary, in the years 2000 and 2004 from April to October. The flight period of two dominant species, namely Haplothrips angusticornis Priesner and Haplothrips aculeatus Fabricius (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), was observed in high number in Europe. Also, it was the first record of mass flight observation of H. angusticornis. In addition, the effect of meteorological factors, such as temperature, sunshine duration, relative humidity, air pressure, and their influences, were evaluated.

Keywords

• suction trap
• mass flight
• phlaeothripidae
• haplothrips angusticornis
• haplothrips aculeatus