The first record of Microcephalothrips abdominalis (D.L. Crawford, 1910) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) for Russia

Abstract

Data on the first record of Microcephalothrips abdominalis (D.L. Crawford, 1910) (Thysanoptera) in Russia (Krasnodar Region) are reported. The species was described from Mexico, and now it is widespread throughout the world in all zoogeographic regions. It is spreading throughout the countries of Europe and Western Asia during last 20 years. In Europe, the north border of distribution of the species in Slovakia corresponds to 48° north latitude. The species feeds mainly on plants of the family Asteraceae, but has also been found on plants from other families: Caryophyllaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Fabaceae, Verbenaceae, Orchidaceae. It can transmit viruses such as tobacco streak virus (TSV) and capscium chlorosis virus (CaCV). In Krasnodar Region, the species was found on Taraxacum officinale, where it occurs together with Thrips trehernei Priesner, 1927

Keywords

• thysanoptera
• invasive species
• microcephalothrips abdominalis
• new record
• krasnodar region
• russia