Key to Hoodothrips species (adults)

1. Antennae 8-segmented; segment V yellow (Fig. 46); anterior ocellus on a small elevation (apex below or at level of apical part of compound eyes) (Fig. 61); fore wing setae bicolored, brown with apical half clear (Fig. 89)................... lineatus

-. Antennae 6-segmented; segment V bicolored brown and yellow (Fig. 45); anterior ocellus on a strong elevation (apex surpassing level of apical part of compound eyes) (Fig. 60); fore wing setae brown or with only extreme apex clear (Fig. 88)...... 2

2. Mesonotum completely divided longitudinally (Fig. 77)................................................ brevipilus

-. Mesonotum not with complete and distinct division medially, sculpture lines converging medially (Fig. 78)...... constrictus