The easternmost record of Pezothrips dianthi (Priesner, 1921) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Europe

Abstract

The genus Pezothrips Karny, 1907 and the species P. dianthi (Priesner, 1921) inhabiting plants of the genus Dianthus (Caryophillaceae) were found in the fauna of Rostov Region (Russia) for the first time. It is currently the easternmost record for Europe. Previously the species was known from Europe, Ukraine, Russia (Crimea, Kursk Region), Transcaucasia, Iran, and Tajikistan. A brief redescription of the species is given. A key to species of the genus Pezothrips from Europe and Asia Minor is composed

Keywords

• thysanoptera
• pezothrips dianthi
• southern russia