Allantus basalis
This record describes Allantus basalis (species). Recorded family: Tenthredinidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Not too commonly found. Very close to A. nigritibialis , also on Rosa ; ovipositor needs to be examined to distinguish them.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Family
- Tenthredinidae (Common Sawflies)
- Subfamily
- Allantinae
- Tribe
- Allantini
- Genus
- Allantus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Europe, North America
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Larva on Rosa
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Allantus basalis (Klug 1818)
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Allantus basalis. 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 Allantus basalis
What is Allantus basalis?
Allantus basalis is a species in the family Tenthredinidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Allantus basalis found?
Range: Europe, North America
What does Allantus basalis eat?
The diet of the Allantus basalis includes Larva on Rosa.