Agapostemon coloradinus 0
Agapostemon coloradinus
This record describes Agapostemon coloradinus (species). Recorded family: Halictidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Along with A. tyleri , males lack yellow on the metasomal sterna. According to Roberts (1972) this is the rarest species of Agapostemon in the United States.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Trigonaloidea
- Family
- Halictidae (Sweat, Furrow, Nomiine, and Short-faced Bees)
- Subfamily
- Halictinae
- Tribe
- Halictini
- Genus
- Agapostemon (Striped Sweat Bees)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Southern Rocky Mountains and adjacent plains of Colorado and Utah, southern Idaho and southwestern Oregon. Discover Life Map
Seasonal Activity
May to October
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Visits flowers from several families. The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agapostemon (Agapostemon) coloradinus (Vachal, 1903)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Agapostemon coloradinus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Agapostemon coloradinus 0
What is Agapostemon coloradinus 0?
Agapostemon coloradinus 0 (Agapostemon coloradinus) is a species in the family Halictidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Agapostemon coloradinus 0?
Along with A. tyleri , males lack yellow on the metasomal sterna.
Where is Agapostemon coloradinus 0 found?
Range: Southern Rocky Mountains and adjacent plains of Colorado and Utah, southern Idaho and southwestern Oregon. Discover Life Map
What does Agapostemon coloradinus 0 eat?
The diet of the Agapostemon coloradinus 0 includes Visits flowers from several families. The Hosts section on its Discover Life species page lists known floral associations based on specimen records and images..
When is Agapostemon coloradinus 0 active?
Agapostemon coloradinus 0: seasonal activity - May to October.