Heterothrips flavitibia Moulton, 1932

This dark brown species (Fig. 50) is characterized by having antennal segments I–V largely pale (Fig. 51), and abdominal tergite VI with marginal fringe widely interrupted (Fig. 52). The pronotum has weakly defined reticulation, and the fore femur is well-developed. De Santis (1963) recorded this species from Argentina, but a re-examination of the Argentinean specimens by De Borbón (2010) suggested that these possibly represent an undescribed species.

Material examined. Paratype female, Brazil, Espírito Santo, Santa Theresa, 22.vii.1928, on Serjania or Paullinia sp. (O. Conde) (CAS); Minas Gerais, 1 female, 06.iv.1933 (Hambleton) (CAS).