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Frankliniella

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Frank·​lin·​i·​el·​la | \ ˌfraŋkˌlinēˈelə \

Definition of Frankliniella

: a large genus of thrips including numerous serious pests of cultivated plants some of which are vectors of virus diseases — see flower thrips, tobacco thrips

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History and Etymology for Frankliniella

New Latin, probably from Henry James Franklin †1958 American zoologist and entomologist + New Latin -i- + -ella

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“Frankliniella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Frankliniella. Accessed 21 Oct. 2021.

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