Thysanoptera (Insecta) recorded from Saudi Arabia, Part II. Suborder Tubulifera

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princes Nora University, Riyadh, K.S.A.

Abstract

The Thysanoptera (thrips) known to exist in Saudi Arabia are presented in two parts: Part I dealt with the suborder Terebrantia and the present work (part II) deals with the suborder Tubulifera.
The Tubulifera of Saudi Arabia presented here includes 17 species belonging to 6 genera of two subfamilies (Idolothripinae and Phlaeothripinae) under only one family (Phlaeothripidae) and one superfamily (Phlaeothripoidea).
Alltaxa, the suborder, the family, subfamilies, genera and species are diagnosed. Taxonomic notes, distribution, importance, habitat and host records for each Tubuliferanspecies are given. Updated scientific names and taxonomic position, synonyms and types are also included.

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