Abia fasciata
This record describes Abia fasciata (species). Recorded family: Cimbicidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Yellow on metathorax and T1, wings distinctly banded.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Family
- Cimbicidae (Cimbicid Sawflies)
- Genus
- Abia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
native to and widespread across the Palaearctic , adventive in NA, where currently known only from Canada (Dave Smith) and adjacent US states.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: on Lonicera
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Abia fasciata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Abia fasciata (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Ken Wolgemuth; Additional contributions by v belov , Robert H. Biagi , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Abia fasciata
What is Abia fasciata?
Abia fasciata is a species in the family Cimbicidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Abia fasciata?
Yellow on metathorax and T1, wings distinctly banded.
Where is Abia fasciata found?
Range: native to and widespread across the Palaearctic , adventive in NA, where currently known only from Canada (Dave Smith) and adjacent US states.
What does Abia fasciata eat?
The diet of the Abia fasciata includes on Lonicera.