Thrypticus abdominalis (Say)

Chrysotus abdominalis Say, 1829-1830: 169.

Xanthotricha cupulifer Aldrich, 1896: 339.

Material examined.

Dominica: 1 ♂, Grande Savane, 1 February 1965, W.W. Wirth (USNM); 1 ♂, Springfield Estate, yellow pan, 1-3 June 2011. Montserrat: 1 ♂, 1 ♀, Cassava Ghaut, Beattie House, 8-17 April 2002, Malaise trap, A. Krakower; 1 ♀, same as previous, 14-30 June 2002; 1 ♂, 2 ♀, Gun Hill, 2-19 June 2002, Malaise trap, K.A. Marske (MTEC, USNM).

Distribution.

Thrypticus abdominalis is a widespread species, occurring in central and eastern North America, Central America, and throughout the West Indies.