Aleiodes accohannocki
This record describes Aleiodes accohannocki (species). Recorded family: Braconidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Superfamily
- Ichneumonoidea
- Family
- Braconidae (Braconid Wasps)
- Subfamily
- Rogadinae
- Genus
- Aleiodes (Common Mummy Wasps)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Willow thickets
Geographic Range
Maryland, Tennessee, and Arkansas so far as known.
Seasonal Activity
To date, all specimens have been collected between June and August.
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Reared from geometrid Semiothisa gnophosaria (Guenee 1857) on Black Willow ( Salix nigra Marsh).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Name is in honor of the Accohannock People, an indigenous people of what is now Maryland, who spoke an Algonquian language.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Aleiodes accohannocki. 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 Aleiodes accohannocki (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by josephfortier; Additional contributions by john and jane balaban , PaleoJon
Frequently Asked Questions About Aleiodes accohannocki
How big is Aleiodes accohannocki?
3.5 mm
Where is Aleiodes accohannocki found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Willow thickets |
| Range | Maryland, Tennessee, and Arkansas so far as known. |
What does Aleiodes accohannocki eat?
The diet of the Aleiodes accohannocki includes Reared from geometrid Semiothisa gnophosaria (Guenee 1857) on Black Willow ( Salix nigra Marsh)..
When is Aleiodes accohannocki active?
Aleiodes accohannocki: seasonal activity - To date, all specimens have been collected between June and August..