Caenocephus aldrichi
This record describes Caenocephus aldrichi (species). Recorded family: Cephidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
F1 longer than F2; metatibia without pre-apical spurs
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees, Wasps and Sawflies)
- Family
- Cephidae (Stem Sawflies)
- Tribe
- Hartigiini
- Genus
- Caenocephus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
w.NA (BC‒ID‒CA)
Seasonal Activity
May‒early Jul
Diet and Behavior
Diet: host: Holodiscus discolor (Rosaceae)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Caenocephus aldrichi Bradley 1905
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Caenocephus aldrichi. 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 Caenocephus aldrichi (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by Nathaniel Green; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Caenocephus aldrichi
What is Caenocephus aldrichi?
Caenocephus aldrichi is a species in the family Cephidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
How do you identify Caenocephus aldrichi?
F1 longer than F2; metatibia without pre-apical spurs
Where is Caenocephus aldrichi found?
Range: w.NA (BC‒ID‒CA)
What does Caenocephus aldrichi eat?
The diet of the Caenocephus aldrichi includes host: Holodiscus discolor (Rosaceae).
When is Caenocephus aldrichi active?
Caenocephus aldrichi: seasonal activity - May‒early Jul.