Subspecies
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Synonyms
Melanthrips acetosellae John, 1927
Melanthrips kratochvili Pelikan, 1958
Identification
Body length: Females measure 1.5 mm to almost 1.9 mm, males are smaller,
from 1.1 to 1.4 mm.
Distribution
Mainly mediterranean, in Central Europe only in dry and hot areas.
Biology
A thermophilous and xerophilous species. Host plant: Rumex acetosella, probably other Rumex species as well.