Xaniothrips

Xaniothrips is a genus of thrips in the family Phlaeothripidae,[1] which was first described by Laurence Mound in 1971.

[2][3] The type species is Xaniothrips xantes.

[2] Members of this genus are found only in Australia,[4] (in all mainland states and territories with the exception of Victoria)[2] in semi-arid zones,[5] where they are kleptoparasites on Acacias.

[4] That is, they attack and steal the homes (galls) in Acacias created by other thrips species and continue to parasitise the acacia.

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