Barylypa propugnator
This record describes Barylypa propugnator (species). Recorded family: Ichneumonidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
13 to 20 mm. Fairly large orange and black Ichneumon. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required. If the photo doesn't show the key ID features then in the comments box describe the size and identifying characters you have observed. Meadows and hedgerows, sometimes nectaring on umbellifers such as Hogweed. True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Ichneumonidae
- Genus
- Barylypa
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Meadows and hedgerows, sometimes nectaring on umbellifers such as Hogweed.
Seasonal Activity
June to August.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Parasite of various moth larvae.
Additional species information
Recorded status
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Barylypa propugnator. 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 Barylypa propugnator (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Barylypa propugnator
What is Barylypa propugnator?
Barylypa propugnator is a species in the family Ichneumonidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Barylypa propugnator found?
Habitat: Meadows and hedgerows, sometimes nectaring on umbellifers such as Hogweed.
When is Barylypa propugnator active?
Barylypa propugnator: seasonal activity - June to August..
What is the life cycle of a Barylypa propugnator?
Parasite of various moth larvae.