Mycterothrips salicis Reuter, 1879
on Salix, etc.
parasite
The thrips live on the leaves; their suction damage may result in a malformation and discolouration of young leaves, the leave margins may be curled downwards.
host plants
Salicaceae, oligophagous
Populus; Salix alba, aurita, babylonica, purpurea, repens, viminalis.
Mainly on S. purpurea, viminalis.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Physothrips, Taeniothrips, salicis.
references
Buhr (1965a), Karadjova & Krumov (2015a), Kobro (2003a), Mound, Morison, Pitkin & Palmer (1976a), Qvick (1977a), Roskam (2019a), zur Strassen (1993a), Thrips of the British Isles (2020), Tunç, Bahşi̇ & Göçmen (2012a).