Microcephalothrips abdominalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) discovered in southern France
Résumé
Microcephalothrips abdominalis (Crawford) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), a species of neotropical origin, has been found for the first time in France (Alpes - Maritimes, Sophia - Antipolis) in 2008. Information is provided on its identification, geographical distribution and on the damage that it can cause. Potential risk linked to this species is discussed.