Kakothrips robustus (Uzel, 1895)
pea thrips
on Fabaceae
parasite
The thrips live hidden in the flowers; the damage the developing ovary. This gives the later pads a scabious appearance. Pupation in the soil.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Lathyrus sativus, tuberosus; Lotus corniculatus; Medicago sativa; Onobrychis viciifolia; Phaseolus vulgaris; Pisum sativum; Securigera varia; Trifolium pratense, repens; Vicia cracca, faba, sativa.
phenology
One or more generations; hibernation as larva.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Kakothrips pisivorus (westwood, 1880).
references
Buhr (1965a), Elekci̇oğlu (2020a), Jenser & Tzanakakis (1985a), Karadjova & Krumov (2015a), Kobro (2003a), Mound, Morison, Pitkin & Palmer (1976a), Raspudić, Ivezić, Brmež & Trdan (2009a), Roskam (2019a), Thrips of the British Isles (2020), Tunç, Bahşi̇ & Göçmen (2012a), Williams (1915a).