Heterothrips striatus Moulton, 1932

This dark brown species (Fig. 93) has the antennae and mid & hind tibiae extensively dark, and the mesonotum closely striate (Fig. 95). It is similar to brasiliensis in having antennal segment III relatively long (Fig. 94) and sternal discal setae on abdomen. The males lack sternal pore plates and are similar to females in coloration.

Material examined. Paratypes: 3 females, 5 males, Brazil, Espírito Santo, Santa Theresa, 9.xi.1928 (O. Conde) (CAS and USNM); Rio Grande do Sul, 30.x.2011, 30 females, 15 males on Blepharocalyx salicifolius (Myrtaceae) (A. Cavalleri); 7 females with similar data but on Stachytarpheta cayennensis flowers ( Verbenaceae).