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from the habitat of the unique type, Nicaragua, are collected. 

 The differences, however, between vespiformis and the other 

 species of the Aeolothripidae are sufficient to warrant the 

 creation of a new genus. In all the other genera of this 

 family thus far described, there are four or five cross veins 

 in the fore wing. No cross veins are present in either 

 Nicaragua (See Fig. 490, Pomona Journal, Vol. i, p. in), or 

 Florida specimens. Crawford, himself, recognized that the 

 absence of cross veins present not only a specific difference but 

 also a departure from the generic description of Aeolothrips 

 given by Hinds. The following genus is proposed for this 

 species : 



FRANKLINOTHRIPS new genus. 



1 lead small, broader than long, rounded uniformly anteri- 

 orly, distinctly retracted into prothorax. Eyes prominent ; 

 ocelli present and large in size. Antennae slender, nine seg- 

 ments represented. Prothorax strongly rounded broader 

 anteriorly than posteriorly, and broader than long; spines weak 

 and inconspicuous. Wings well developed; fore wing with 

 two well developed longitudinal veins without cross veins ; veins 

 and costa with prominent spines. 



Type. Aeolothrips vespiformis Crawford. 



Although Crawford made his description and drawings from 

 a poorly preserved specimen, one can readily identify the 

 species by referring to his work, and taking into consideration 

 the following additions and comments. In examining the 

 live specimens, one is attracted by the rapidity with which the 

 species runs. It was never seen to jump. Living color note as 

 follows : Head and thorax purplish black, abdomen purplish 

 black polished, basal segments lemon yellow, the basal third of 

 following segment reddish black ; tip of abdomen pale yellow. 

 Antennae black, basal three segments whitish, with slight yel- 

 lowish tinge, remaining segments pale at both extremities. Legs 

 blackish, the femora by transmitted light show reddish and at 

 base and on distal portion yellowish. Wings extend a trifle be- 

 yond sixth segment. 



