False Terminal Mummy Wasp
Aleiodes pseudoterminalis
This record describes Aleiodes pseudoterminalis (species). Recorded family: Braconidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Very similar to A. terminalis . Differs in having T2 black (rarely entirely red) and the apices of the fore- and mid-femora black.
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
Geographic Range
Eastern Canada south to TN & VA
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larval host: Eupsilia devia
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Aleiodes pseudoterminalis , Marsh & Shaw 2001
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Aleiodes pseudoterminalis. 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 False Terminal Mummy Wasp (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Jonathan Hoskins; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About False Terminal Mummy Wasp
What is False Terminal Mummy Wasp?
False Terminal Mummy Wasp (Aleiodes pseudoterminalis) is a species in the family Braconidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify False Terminal Mummy Wasp?
Very similar to A. terminalis . Differs in having T2 black (rarely entirely red) and the apices of the fore- and mid-femora black.
Where is False Terminal Mummy Wasp found?
Range: Eastern Canada south to TN & VA
What does False Terminal Mummy Wasp eat?
The diet of the False Terminal Mummy Wasp includes Larval host: Eupsilia devia.