Hercinothrips femoralis (Reuter, 1891) - a new pest thrips (Thysanoptera: Panchaetothripinae) in Slovakia

Lukáš Varga
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Lukáš Varga: Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovak Republic

Plant Protection Science, 2008, vol. 44, issue 3, 114-118

Abstract: Monitoring of pest species in plant production and extended trade on ornamental plant material, including precise identification, are the main goals of modern plant protection. As a result, a new species of phytophagous thrips - Hercinothrips femoralis (Reuter, 1891) was recorded in Slovakia (experimental greenhouse in Comenius University, Bratislava) in mid 2007. Some plant specimens infested by this pest showed signs of lesions especially on young leaves. The species has been reported in more European countries recently. Due to the potential damage it can cause, increased attention should be paid to pest monitoring.

Keywords: Hercinothrips femoralis; greenhouse; ornamental plants; Slovakia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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