Subspecies
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Synonyms
Melanthrips pallidior Priesner, 1919
Melanthrips helenae Lisikiewicz, 1961
Identification
Body length: Females measure 1.4 mm to almost 2 mm, males are smaller,
from 1.1 to 1.4 mm.
Distribution
Widely distributed in Europe, but preferring warm areas.
Biology
A thermophilous species with a wide spectrum of host plants, e.g. Euphorbiaceae, Asteraceae, Brassicaceae and Fabaceae.