Iridothrips iridis (Watson, 1924)
on Iris
parasite
The thrips live in the submerges leaf sheaths that are filled with a mucous substance. Here also the hibernation takes place, as apterous females.
host plants
Iridaceae, monophagous
Iris pseudacorus.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Frankliniella iridis.
references
Jenser (2013a), Karadjova & Krumov (2015a), Kobro (2003a), Mound, Morison, Pitkin & Palmer (1976a), Thrips of the British Isles (2020).