| Abstrakt: |
Taeniothrips eucharii (Whetzel) (Thysanoptera Thripidae), the oriental lily-flower thrips, is recorded for the first time in South America. Specimens were collected in June and September 2023 on orchid (Dendrobium sp.), reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), African iris (Dietes bicolor) and yellow wild iris (Dietes iridioides) in southern Brazil. The species is native from Asia and is considered a pest of ornamentals in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. It is also known as a potential vector of Orthotospovirus hippeflavi (= Hippeastrum chlorotic ringspot virus). No damage caused by T. eucharii or associated viruses has been observed on its hosts in Brazil thus far. Information on pest status, distribution, hosts, and recognition are provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
